Rep. Cy Aures

Maddy summaryHB 609 clarifies the General Court's legislative authority over matters involving firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray, knives, and other self-defense tools. The bill specifically addresses the court's power regarding sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, and related issues for these items. It does not propose new regulations but defines the scope of legislative authority over these tools. This bill directly affects the General Court's ability to legislate on these matters and impacts individuals or entities involved with the specified self-defense tools. The bill is currently pending further committee action after receiving a majority committee recommendation to pass.

Maddy summaryHB 330 aimed to establish penalties for illegally disclosing confidential motor vehicle records, such as driver's license information or vehicle ownership details. It would have imposed fines or jail time on individuals or entities that improperly shared this sensitive data. The bill directly affected auto dealers, insurance companies, law enforcement, and other organizations that handle driver records. However, the committee voted 16-0 on October 22, 2025, to report it as "Inexpedient to Legislate," meaning it did not advance further and was not enacted.

Maddy summaryHB 207 would remove existing legal restrictions on possessing or selling blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles for all adults, while maintaining the prohibition for minors. This bill directly affects individuals who currently face criminal penalties for owning these items, as well as businesses that might sell them. The key provision repeals current prohibitions, allowing unrestricted possession and sale by adults. The bill does not change the existing legal restrictions that continue to apply to minors.

Maddy summaryHB 417 would repeal the communications services tax, which currently applies to providers of internet, phone, and similar telecommunications services. This repeal would eliminate a tax obligation for companies offering these services, potentially affecting their operational costs. The bill's key provision is removing this tax requirement from state law. As of the latest action, the bill was referred to committee for interim study with no further legislative action taken.

Maddy summaryHB 667 would have required public school health education classes to show specific videos demonstrating fetal development stages to students. This bill directly affected students in public school health classes by mandating the viewing of these videos as part of the curriculum. The key provision required schools to incorporate these videos into health education, focusing on gestational development. However, the bill was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 475 would have modified the standard budget reductions applied to official ballot town meetings in New Hampshire towns. The bill aimed to adjust how much funding is automatically reduced for these local meetings, directly affecting towns that rely on this format for budget decisions. It passed the legislature but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law. The measure focused on changing the default budget calculation method, not on new funding or procedural changes.

Maddy summarySB 58 changes venue rules for criminal cases involving the distribution of controlled drugs that cause death. It adds a provision (RSA 318-B:26 IX-b) stating that such cases can be prosecuted in any state where the drug distribution occurred or where the victim resides. This directly affects prosecutors, defendants, and courts in cases where the distribution act or victim's location connects to a specific state. The law, effective July 1, 2025, clarifies where these felony prosecutions can be filed.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies wage garnishment procedures for child support payments. It directly affects parents who owe child support and their employers who may be required to withhold wages. While the bill's title indicates changes to wage garnishment processes, the provided context does not specify the exact nature of these changes (e.g., thresholds, exemptions, or administrative procedures). The bill passed through both legislative chambers with amendments and was signed into law by the Governor, effective January 1, 2026. Specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the given context.

Maddy summarySB 133 designates emergency medical services provided by ambulance service providers as essential services under state law. This change directly affects ambulance providers and their employees, ensuring these services are recognized as critical during emergencies or labor disputes. The bill establishes that ambulance services must continue operating during strikes or emergencies to maintain public safety. It became law on June 10, 2025, and takes effect on August 9, 2025.