Rep. Zoe Manos

Maddy summarySB 269 amends the Vital Records Act by removing outdated references to "matrimonial age" and "time waivers" from state records. This change directly affects how state agencies maintain birth and marriage records, updating the legal language without altering current procedures. The bill replaces archaic terms with modern, clear phrasing in the statute. It became effective July 1, 2025, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025. This is a procedural update to existing law, not a new policy.

Maddy summarySB 77 requires that children in delinquency cases and children in need of services (CHINS) cases receive the same types of psychological evaluations as children in child protection matters. This standardizes mental health assessment requirements across these child welfare contexts, directly affecting minors involved in juvenile court and child welfare proceedings. The bill mandates identical evaluation protocols to ensure consistent access to necessary psychological assessments regardless of case type. It became law on June 10, 2025, and takes effect on August 9, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 210 establishes a 7-member commission to study New Hampshire's state flag. The commission includes three House members (with party balance), one Senate member, and representatives from the New Hampshire Historical Society and the New England Vexillological Association. It will review the flag's history, examine U.S. state flag design standards, and develop criteria for public submissions and a public hearing to narrow design options. The bill does not propose changing the flag but creates a structured process for potential future consideration. This is a procedural bill focused on gathering information, not implementing policy changes.

Maddy summaryHB 537 ensures that condominium associations without commercial use pay the same residential electric rates for septic systems and well pumps as individual residential units, regardless of whether the homeowners association (HOA) is billed directly by the utility. It requires utilities to split shared meter costs equally among residential units and bill all such units at residential rates - even if the HOA is the customer or shared meters are used. The bill applies to public utilities, rural electric cooperatives, municipal aggregations, and municipal electric utilities. It specifically targets non-commercial condominiums under RSA 356-B, preventing higher commercial rates for these essential residential services.

Maddy summaryHB 762 allocates $30,000 to the judicial branch to hire an independent contractor for a manual review of domestic violence and stalking cases, along with related criminal cases. The contractor will analyze existing court records to compile data on court-ordered programs, firearm relinquishment, temporary orders, and other specific case details for the judicial branch and the governor’s commission on domestic violence. This data collection aims to improve understanding of case outcomes without disclosing any personal information about individuals involved. The funding covers the 2025-2027 biennium, with priority given to non-state funds if available.

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 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.