Rep. Mike Moffett

Maddy summaryThis bill updates state regulations to clarify the standards for military training required for specific professions and sets a deadline of January 1, 2026, for relevant boards to finalize these rules. It also strengthens child protection laws by detailing the specific information required in reports of suspected abuse or neglect and clarifying that reporters can be held criminally or civilly liable if they file false reports with malicious intent. Additionally, the legislation introduces new civil liability provisions for professionals who knowingly fail to report suspected abuse, while maintaining immunity for those who act in good faith.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes new safety rules for wake surfing in New Hampshire to protect both surfers and others on the water. It prohibits wake surfing on bodies of water smaller than 50 acres and within 300 feet of shorelines, docks, or other boats. Additionally, the law bans operating a motorboat while someone is wake surfing behind it unless the boat is specifically designed for that activity. The Department of Safety is also tasked with promoting safe boating practices and educating operators on how to direct waves away from shorelines. These regulations will become effective on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill grants the New Hampshire Air National Guard, Army National Guard, and the 157 Air Refueling Wing Staff Judge Advocate offices access to criminal history, investigation, and court records. The law specifically applies to New Hampshire National Guard employees and service members, allowing these offices to retrieve such information to carry out their legal and administrative duties. By adding a new section to state law, the measure ensures that attorneys within these units can access confidential and public records as needed for their responsibilities. The changes become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill ensures that military-connected students transferring to a new school district receive their existing special education services immediately while waiting for a new evaluation to be completed. It also requires school districts to provide comparable services to these students upon arrival, regardless of whether the school is currently in session. Additionally, the legislation mandates that parents representing themselves in special education due process hearings can subpoena witnesses, with the state reimbursing witness fees for parents who are members of the armed forces if they win their case.

Maddy summaryThis law updates rules for historic horse racing and establishes a new requirement for casinos to host games that benefit their local communities. Under the new provisions, operators of historic horse racing tracks must sell betting pools only at facilities located in the same city or town where they originally obtained their licenses, and these licenses cannot be sold or transferred to other entities. Additionally, the bill mandates that game operators run between seven and ten special gaming events each year to generate revenue for their host municipalities without charging rent or fees. The legislation also clarifies that facilities must prioritize awarding these community gaming dates to local charities if they are available and wish to use the venue.