Rep. Gaby Grossman

Maddy summaryHB 1406 prohibits health insurance companies (health carriers) from using artificial intelligence to override doctors' clinical decisions. Specifically, it bans AI from auditing or adjusting provider codes based on AI recommendations that would change a physician's professional judgment about patient care. Health carriers must document all AI use in claims processing and provide these records to regulators. Violations are considered unfair insurance practices, potentially resulting in fines or restitution for denied care. The law directly affects healthcare providers and insurers, taking effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes to change how New Hampshire calculates and funds special education costs by including them directly in the state's education tax and grant formulas. It would require the state to pay 95 percent of the costs for services listed in a student's Individualized Education Plan, whether provided by the school district or contracted outside providers. Additionally, the legislation removes a separate line item for special education funding from the general "adequate education" calculation, aiming to streamline how schools receive financial support for these students. The bill also updates state statutes to clarify that special education is part of the state's duty to provide an adequate education and outlines procedures for reimbursing districts and prorating funds when students transfer between districts.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill requires employers of licensed physicians, advance practice nurses, and physician assistants to provide mandatory training on recognizing and reporting child abuse and neglect to those staff members who care for people under 18. The training must consist of at least two hours of accredited instruction, which can be completed online or in person, and must be finished within 90 days of employment. Additionally, the training must be renewed every two years to ensure healthcare providers stay updated on their reporting obligations. The law aims to improve the identification of abused or neglected children by healthcare professionals and takes effect on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 1005 proposes creating a new Judicial Training Coordinator position to oversee professional development for judges and court staff. The bill mandates that all new judges and non-judicial employees hired after July 1, 2025, complete an initial orientation covering court procedures, legal skills, and specific topics like ethics and implicit bias. It also establishes annual continuing education requirements, such as 24 hours for supreme and superior court justices and 12 to 16 hours for various clerks and administrative roles. Although the legislation outlines these specific training hours and responsibilities, the bill was ultimately laid on the table and did not become law.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal preference for keeping children in New Hampshire and placing them with their siblings whenever possible, unless doing so would endanger them. It modifies custody rules for parents not charged with abuse or neglect by creating a rebuttable presumption that they are fit to care for their children, requiring the state to prove unfitness with specific evidence. The legislation also sets a clear order of preference for out-of-home placements, prioritizing relatives, community-based foster homes, and schools of origin over group or residential care. Additionally, it mandates that psychological evaluations be conducted by trauma-specialized psychologists and clarifies that firearm ownership alone does not make a home unsafe if federal and state laws are followed.

Maddy summaryThis law creates a new committee to investigate ways to improve access to mental health services and ensure providers meet network standards in New Hampshire. The committee will examine barriers to provider accreditation, review enforcement methods for service availability, and gather public input before submitting a report with recommendations by November 2024. Additionally, the bill requires that any candidate for a mental health license must sign a written agreement stating that their supervisor assumes full professional, ethical, and legal responsibility for the services they provide. These changes aim to increase accountability and expand the availability of mental health care for residents.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a study committee to examine how the housing crisis specifically impacts people with disabilities in New Hampshire. The committee will be composed of five legislators and tasked with gathering testimony from various state agencies and disability advocacy groups to understand the scope of the problem and identify potential solutions. Over the course of at least six meetings, the group will research housing availability and affordability before submitting interim and final reports with recommendations to state officials by late 2024 and 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the scope of who can legally provide psychotherapy services in New Hampshire by clarifying the requirements for exemption from stricter licensing rules. It specifically allows individuals working as employees or consultants for various mental health facilities to practice if their employers offer clinical supervision and assume full professional and legal responsibility for the care provided. The change applies to a wide range of settings, including outpatient private practices and nonprofit agencies, ensuring that qualified staff in these environments can deliver mental health services under the organization's oversight. The law takes effect on September 1, 2024, sixty days after its official passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill raises the minimum legal age for marriage in New Hampshire from 16 to 18 years old. It directly affects all individuals by making any marriage entered into by a person under 18 automatically invalid and prohibiting town clerks and religious officials from issuing licenses or performing such ceremonies. The law also removes special exceptions that previously allowed minors to marry with parental consent or court approval, while simultaneously banning marriages by proxy. Finally, the legislation repeals several older statutes that governed the process for minors seeking marriage permits and annulments.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends New Hampshire law to presume that patients registered in the state's therapeutic cannabis program have a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act. It requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to these patients unless doing so would cause significant difficulty or expense for the business. Additionally, the bill establishes a legal presumption that an employee using cannabis while on duty is a hardship for the employer, which could affect termination decisions.