Rep. Ross Berry

Co-sponsor HB 327

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to filing for office and witnessing affidavits.

Maddy summaryHB 327 amends state law to clarify who can witness signatures for candidates filing to run for state representative. It specifies that for districts with one town or ward, the town/city clerk or secretary of state must witness filings. For districts with multiple towns or wards, the town clerk where the candidate lives (or a designated town clerk if unincorporated) must witness filings. This change directly affects candidates seeking state representative positions in different district configurations. The bill became law on July 28, 2025.

Signed into law May 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 511

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 511 allows New Hampshire counties to hold Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainees for up to 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after state charges conclude, but only if the county has a signed agreement covering costs and medical expenses. Counties without such agreements are not required to hold ICE detainees. The bill directly affects county correctional facilities and their agreements with federal immigration authorities. It became law on May 22, 2025, and takes effect January 1, 2026.

ImmigrationOpposes ImmigrationEnables county cooperation with ICE for detainee holding, facilitating federal immigration enforcement, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of supporting enforcement over immigrant protections.85% confidence

Signed into law May 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 376

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

specifying that library user information exempted from disclosure in the right-to-know law includes information regarding library cards and library membership status.

Maddy summaryHB 376 would have explicitly added library card details and membership status to the list of library user information protected from public disclosure under the state's right-to-know law. This would have directly affected public libraries and their patrons by preventing the release of such sensitive data in response to public records requests. The bill aimed to clarify existing privacy protections by specifically naming these details as exempt, rather than relying on broader interpretations. However, the bill was killed on May 22, 2025, after a committee voted "Inexpedient to Legislate" with a 5-0 vote.

TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly protects library user data privacy by exempting card details from public disclosure, aligning with data privacy indicators under technology policy.90% confidence

Failed May 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 261

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to election audits.

Signed into law May 21, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 687

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to class action settlements and consent decrees.

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 514

Failed · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

allowing private persons to sue for violations of election laws.

Failed May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor HB 666

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to adding restitution payment for violations of the confidentiality of the library use records and adding library cards and membership status to the list of confidential matters.

Maddy summaryHB 666 strengthens privacy protections for library users by adding library cards and membership status to confidential records. It prohibits libraries or staff from disclosing these details without a court order or explicit consent, imposing a $1,000 civil penalty on violators. The penalty is paid directly to the affected person, and the violator must send a notarized apology via certified mail. This bill directly affects public and non-public libraries, their staff, and patrons whose records might be mishandled.

TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy protections for library user records by prohibiting unauthorized disclosure, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 240

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to nonpayment of dog licensing fees.

Maddy summaryHB 240 modifies the process for addressing unlicensed dogs by changing the local governing body's obligation to issue warrants for nonpayment of licensing fees from mandatory to discretionary. The bill also allows these warrants to authorize local law enforcement to seize unlicensed dogs, but only after a written warning is issued to the owner. If a dog is seized, it would be held for seven days, during which the owner can reclaim it by licensing the dog and paying daily holding and veterinary fees. Otherwise, ownership of the dog transfers to the holding facility.

Failed May 1, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 372

In committee · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to lease agreements of equipment for building or facility improvements.

In committee Mar 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 160

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to the contents of the pre-election certificate.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track