Rep. Jason Osborne

Maddy summarySB 149, titled "relative to the crime of aggravated driving while intoxicated," did not advance beyond the committee stage. The bill was reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee on October 22, 2025, with a unanimous 16-0 vote. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill was effectively tabled without further legislative action. The committee's decision indicates no immediate plans to modify the legal framework around aggravated DWI offenses.

Maddy summaryHB 675 aims to restrict school districts' ability to allocate specific types of funds, directly affecting local school boards and their budgeting decisions. The bill would limit how school districts can use certain appropriations, though the exact spending categories or mechanisms are not detailed in the provided context. As of the latest update, the bill passed a committee with amendments (14-11) but remains pending further legislative action. Specific provisions or affected funds are not described in the available information.

Maddy summaryHB 529 creates a new "Restaurant Delivery License" allowing existing restaurant license holders to deliver alcoholic beverages (wine, liquor, and beer) to customers. To qualify, restaurants must pay a $250 annual fee, deliver only when their business is open, and always include food ordered by the customer. Deliveries must use tamper-proof containers labeled with alcohol content details and health warnings, and drivers must be W-2 employees over 21. The bill prohibits deliveries to schools, libraries, parks, and areas where alcohol sales are banned.

Maddy summaryHB 610 would eliminate the office of the Consumer Advocate by repealing the law that created it. This directly affects the office's staff and consumers who previously relied on its services for assistance with issues like utility bills or product safety. The bill's key mechanism is removing the legal foundation for the office, ending its operations and associated duties. The committee has recommended passing the bill with an amendment, but the core change remains the dissolution of the office.

Maddy summarySB 231 would change rules for building roads near wetlands by requiring new roads to maintain a minimum distance (setback) from wetland areas. This directly affects developers, local governments, and planners involved in road construction projects adjacent to wetlands. The bill proposes specific setback distances to protect wetland ecosystems from development impacts. However, the committee recently voted to table the bill as "inexpedient to legislate," halting its progress.

Maddy summaryHB 207 would remove existing legal restrictions on possessing or selling blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles for all adults, while maintaining the prohibition for minors. This bill directly affects individuals who currently face criminal penalties for owning these items, as well as businesses that might sell them. The key provision repeals current prohibitions, allowing unrestricted possession and sale by adults. The bill does not change the existing legal restrictions that continue to apply to minors.

Maddy summaryHB 639 establishes New Hampshire's first comprehensive legal framework for blockchain technology and digital assets, creating a new "Blockchain Basic Laws" chapter (Chapter 359-V) in state law. It defines key terms like "blockchain," "digital asset," and "digital asset mining business" (a business using over 1 megawatt of energy for blockchain operations) while prohibiting electricity rate discrimination against such businesses. The law aims to attract blockchain innovators by positioning New Hampshire as a business-friendly jurisdiction with clear regulations, protecting investors and consumers through defined legal standards. It directly affects blockchain companies, digital asset miners, and consumers using blockchain-based services within the state.

Maddy summaryHB 649 would eliminate two requirements for passenger vehicles: mandatory physical safety inspections and on-board diagnostic (OBD) tests. It also removes funding for the motor vehicle air pollution abatement fund. This bill directly affects vehicle owners by reducing inspection costs and environmental programs by ending dedicated pollution funding. The key provisions are the removal of specific vehicle testing mandates and the defunding of a pollution control program.

Maddy summarySB 90 would allow developers to build high-density residential housing (like apartment complexes) on land currently zoned exclusively for commercial uses, such as retail stores or offices. This change would directly affect property owners in commercial zones, developers seeking to build housing, and residents in those areas who might see new housing options. The key provision modifies zoning regulations to permit residential development in zones previously restricted to business use, without requiring separate land-use approvals. The bill was referred to committees but was recently deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by a committee vote, halting further progress.

Maddy summarySB 261 requires law enforcement agencies to record all custodial interrogations (questioning of individuals in police custody). It creates a state fund to provide grants for agencies to purchase recording equipment, with dedicated funding allocated for this purpose. The bill directly affects state police departments and sheriff's offices by mandating recording practices and providing resources to meet this requirement. This policy change aims to increase transparency in police questioning during arrests.