Rep. Lisa Mazur

Maddy summaryHB 1392 removes a requirement that municipal governing bodies or budget committees provide written recommendations on warrant articles (budget items) appearing on town meeting ballots. Currently, local governments must include notations stating whether the governing body or budget committee supports or opposes specific budget proposals. This bill eliminates that requirement, meaning towns will no longer need to include such written recommendations on ballots for budget-related votes. The change directly affects all New Hampshire municipalities that use warrant articles for budget approvals, streamlining the ballot information without altering the voting process itself.

Maddy summaryHB 1778 bars public schools in New Hampshire from teaching any approach that prioritizes personal identity factors (like race, gender, or sexual orientation) over individual merit in curriculum or policies. It requires school districts to create policies banning DEI-related curriculum, trainings, and programs, while prohibiting staff or students from being required to declare gender identity or pronouns. The law also mandates schools to promote equal opportunities for all students regardless of identity, with violations subject to civil action or educator disciplinary measures. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not provide new state funding for implementation.

Maddy summaryThis is a concurrent resolution (not a bill), not a law. It urges Congress to create a "Charlie Kirk Act" to hold media accountable for spreading misinformation about Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. The resolution incorrectly references a "Charlie Kirk shooting" (Kirk is a living activist), and cites the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2012 as a concern, though it has no legal effect. As a symbolic gesture, it directs New Hampshire's legislature to send this resolution to federal officials but does not propose any actual policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 293 aims to restrict minors' access to obscene content on internet-enabled electronic devices like smartphones and tablets. It would require device manufacturers or service providers to implement age-appropriate content filters or blocking systems. The bill directly affects minors under 18 and the companies producing or distributing these devices. Currently, the bill was referred for interim study by the committee with a 17-0 vote, indicating it has not yet advanced to a full vote.

Maddy summarySB 270 would allow vehicle owners to retrieve essential work-related items (like tools or documents) from vehicles that have been impounded by authorities, without requiring the full release of the vehicle. It directly affects individuals whose vehicles were seized, particularly those needing immediate access to items for employment. The bill establishes a new procedure for owners to request and collect these specific items during the impoundment period. This policy change aims to reduce work disruptions caused by vehicle impoundment while maintaining existing legal processes for vehicle release.

Maddy summaryHB 340 would prohibit public employees, including those appointed by local officials, from campaigning for candidates, political parties, or ballot measures while performing official duties. It bans using government resources like phones, computers, or vehicles for electioneering and defines prohibited actions - such as distributing campaign materials, making biased statements, or organizing events that advocate for specific candidates. Exceptions include neutral voter registration drives, sharing official election information without bias, and university surveys. Violations would be classified as misdemeanors.

Maddy summaryHB 377 modifies rules for healthcare professionals providing hormone treatments and puberty blockers, though specific requirements aren't detailed in the provided context. It also designates the second Thursday in October as "Children's Environmental Health Day" for recognition purposes. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on August 1, 2025, with key provisions taking effect on January 1, 2026, and one section expiring September 30, 2025. It directly affects healthcare providers administering these treatments and promotes awareness of children's environmental health. The bill's health-related provisions appear procedural or regulatory without further context on specific changes.

Maddy summaryHB 701 allows terminally ill patients in New Hampshire to access experimental medical treatments that have not yet received full FDA approval. The bill directly affects patients with terminal illnesses who have exhausted all approved treatment options and seek unapproved drugs or devices through clinical trials or compassionate use programs. Key provisions remove state-level barriers to accessing these treatments by requiring healthcare providers to offer information about experimental options and limiting liability for providers who facilitate such access. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on August 20, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 712 restricts certain gender-affirming medical procedures for minors (including chest reconstruction, commonly referred to in medical contexts as "breast surgeries" but not the precise term used in legislation) in residential care facilities and health facilities. The bill requires facilities to obtain parental consent for these procedures and prohibits them without such consent for minors under 18. It also includes unrelated provisions requiring health care providers to collect and report abortion statistics, though this element appears misplaced in the bill's title. The law affects minors receiving care in residential facilities and medical providers operating within those settings. Note: The bill's title inaccurately describes the medical procedures; it targets gender-affirming care, not general breast surgeries.