Rep. Mike Moffett

Maddy summaryHB 64 extends hiring preferences for military members and their spouses to both state government positions and private businesses. It also establishes purchase preferences for disabled veterans and military spouses when the state makes supply purchases. The bill directly affects veterans, military families, and employers by requiring state agencies and private businesses to prioritize these groups in hiring and procurement decisions. Signed into law on June 23, 2025, it takes effect August 22, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 96 requires New Hampshire school employees (like teachers) to respond in writing to parent inquiries about their child within 5 school days, answering completely and honestly where permitted by law. School districts may withhold information only if disclosure could cause abuse, neglect, or abandonment (with written documentation), but must otherwise provide full responses. This directly affects parents seeking information about their child’s education and school staff who must follow these communication rules. Violations would be treated as breaches of educator conduct standards. The bill is currently pending in committee.

Maddy summarySB 160 establishes administrative rules for conducting raffles in the state. It directly affects nonprofit organizations, charities, and event organizers who host raffles as fundraising activities. The bill sets specific requirements for raffle operations, including licensing, prize disclosure, and reporting procedures. Signed into law on June 17, 2025, it becomes effective July 1, 2025, replacing previous administrative guidelines.

Maddy summarySB 196 raises the exemption threshold for state agency projects from competitive bidding requirements from $500,000 to $1,000,000. This means state agencies can now bypass competitive bidding for projects costing up to $1 million, directly affecting agencies managing such projects. The key provision modifies existing law to increase the cost limit for automatic exemption, streamlining procurement for smaller projects. The bill became law on June 17, 2025, and takes effect August 16, 2025. It does not alter bidding rules for projects exceeding $1 million.

Maddy summarySB 60 addresses two separate policy areas: it modifies rules for "advanced deposit account wagering" (a form of online gambling) and clarifies the Department of Health and Human Services' authority to set immunization requirements. The bill directly affects gambling operators subject to these wagering rules and healthcare providers or facilities that must follow immunization regulations. Key provisions include updating gambling regulations and explicitly defining the Department's rulemaking power for immunization standards. The bill appears to bundle these unrelated topics into a single legislative measure. (Note: The title suggests these are distinct provisions within the same bill, but the context does not detail specific mechanisms or affected groups beyond the general scope.)

Maddy summarySB 72 establishes a "Parental Bill of Rights" in New Hampshire law, directly affecting parents of minors (under 18) and public schools. The bill requires schools to provide parents with timely, accurate information about their child's education, health, discipline policies, and assessments, and grants parents specific rights to opt out of health/sex education, surveys, and certain data collection. It prohibits schools or government entities from infringing on parental rights to direct a child's upbringing, education, or health care without demonstrating a compelling state interest and using the least restrictive means. The law aims to clarify parental authority while setting specific disclosure requirements for schools.

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.

Maddy summaryHB 62 modifies how military protective orders are handled in domestic violence cases. It requires courts to recognize and enforce military protective orders issued under federal law when filed in state court, directly affecting military personnel and their families facing domestic violence. The bill ensures these orders carry the same legal weight as state-issued protective orders, streamlining protection for service members. It became law after passing both chambers and being signed by Governor Ayotte, effective January 1, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 440 requires all new applicants for initial teaching, administrative, or instructional specialist licenses in New Hampshire public schools to pass professional education assessments. This applies to candidates seeking their first license, including those in chartered public schools, though career and technical education teachers may qualify for an exemption by passing basic academic skills tests or industry credentials instead. The bill amends RSA 186:11 to establish this assessment requirement as a standard eligibility condition for licensing. It directly affects new educators entering the state's public school system.

Maddy summarySB 163 repeals temporary limits on residential building permits and subdivision approvals, while requiring all residentially zoned areas to permit manufactured housing "as a matter of right." The bill defines manufactured housing (excluding campers and modular homes) and mandates that municipalities amend zoning ordinances within one year to allow it without special permits or unreasonable restrictions. It explicitly prohibits local bans or discriminatory policies against manufactured housing in residential zones. This change directly affects homeowners, developers, and local governments by altering land-use rules for a specific housing type.