Rep. Jodi Nelson

Maddy summarySB 286 would create a new New Hampshire Office of Film and Creative Media within the state government. This office would directly support film production companies, creative businesses, and artists in the state by providing resources, promotion, and potentially grant programs. The bill’s key mechanism is establishing this dedicated state entity to coordinate and advance the film and creative media industry. However, the bill was declared "inexpedient to legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not advance to become law.

Maddy summarySB 255 establishes a dedicated 988 Trust Fund in New Hampshire to support mental health crisis services. The fund, financed by a telecommunications surcharge, state appropriations, federal grants, and donations, specifically covers costs for the 988 suicide and crisis hotline system - including staffing, technology, and mobile crisis response teams - that are not reimbursed by insurance. It requires culturally competent services for diverse communities and mandates annual reports on fund usage to state committees and the FCC. The bill directly affects 988 crisis centers operating across New Hampshire and the behavioral health system managing these services.

Maddy summarySB 115 appropriates $28.87 million to fund Phase 2 of the Southern New Hampshire Regional Water Project. This funding will build regional drinking water infrastructure - like pumps, storage tanks, and pipelines - to increase water supply by over 2 million gallons daily for multiple towns affected by PFAS contamination and rising demand. The funds are nonlapsing (won't expire) and ensure no current utility ratepayer faces increased costs from new services funded by this appropriation. The bill directly affects communities in Southern New Hampshire struggling with water quality and supply challenges.

Maddy summaryHB 473 criminalizes exposing children to controlled substances (drugs) through various means, directly affecting children whose caregivers or others intentionally place them in such situations. The bill allows law enforcement to take children into temporary custody for immediate screening and testing when criminal exposure is suspected or confirmed. Key provisions include treating the exposure as a crime and establishing a clear process for law enforcement to secure child safety through medical evaluation. The law becomes effective January 1, 2026, after being signed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 677 allows schools, recreation camps, and colleges to possess and use epinephrine for severe allergic reactions without requiring individual prescriptions for each student or staff member. Trained personnel at these facilities can administer the treatment during emergencies. The law directly affects these institutions by updating their policies to support immediate response to allergic reactions. It became effective on July 1, 2025, after the governor signed it into law.

Maddy summaryHB 467 defines "social districts" and authorizes municipalities to establish them. The bill directly affects local governments, enabling them to create designated zones focused on community services or social initiatives. Key provisions include the legal definition of "social districts" and the process for municipal creation, though specific operational details (like permitted activities or funding mechanisms) are not described in the provided context. The bill passed unanimously in committee and both chambers, was signed by Governor Ayotte on July 7, 2025, and takes effect September 5, 2025. (Note: The context does not specify the exact purpose or structure of "social districts," so this summary reflects only the bill's stated title and procedural history.)

Maddy summaryHB 437 provides a legal process to correct property records when mortgages remain unpaid but are no longer active, directly affecting property owners with unresolved mortgage documentation. The bill establishes a streamlined procedure for recording authorities to clear outdated mortgage liens without requiring full repayment, using court-certified affidavits to verify the mortgage's inactivity. This removes bureaucratic barriers preventing property owners from selling or refinancing due to obsolete mortgage records. The law became effective September 5, 2025, after passing the legislature and being signed by the governor.

Maddy summaryHB 493 requires physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants in New Hampshire to complete one hour of accredited education on recognizing, reporting, and collaborating regarding child abuse and neglect as part of their mandatory continuing medical education. This requirement applies to both initial licensure and every biennial license renewal. The education must be accredited for category 1 medical or nursing hours and recognized by the New Hampshire chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics. The bill amends existing licensing rules to make this training a formal condition for maintaining licensure.