Rep. Dennis Mannion

Maddy summaryHB 1047 amends New Hampshire law to define killing certain state officials as capital murder. It specifically targets the governor, governor-elect, executive council members, and state legislators (including those in office or nominated in primaries for the New Hampshire Senate or House of Representatives). The bill requires that the killing must be motivated by the perpetrator’s knowledge of the victim’s official capacity. This change takes effect January 1, 2027, and does not involve new state funding.

Maddy summaryHB 1238 amends New Hampshire law (RSA 265:4) to increase penalties for disobeying law enforcement officers. It reclassifies certain violations as class A misdemeanors (for offenses under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (d), (e), (f)) and upgrades penalties for violations involving motor vehicle accidents: a class B felony if serious injury occurs during pursuit (subparagraph I(c)), and a class A felony if injury or death results. This directly affects individuals who refuse to comply with officers during traffic stops or investigations, particularly when accidents happen while fleeing. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and was requested by the Department of Safety.

Maddy summaryHB 1649 prohibits towns, cities, and villages from using any taxpayer funds - such as general, reserve, or public funds - to donate money to non-profit organizations. It allows exceptions only for competitive grant programs that serve a clear public purpose and follow state/federal laws. The bill explicitly states that non-profits may still contract for goods/services through standard bidding processes, as long as these are quantifiable and verifiable. This amendment to RSA 31 applies directly to municipal governments and takes effect 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a statewide domestic violence program within the judicial branch to improve handling of civil domestic violence cases. It requires judges and court staff to complete specialized training on domestic violence dynamics, lethality assessment, and victim safety, and mandates law enforcement to use a standardized lethality assessment form in suspected cases. The bill also allows victims to submit safety affidavits when filing family court petitions, updates stalking laws to include installing electronic devices on a person as a stalking offense, and expands annulment eligibility for violent crimes while requiring courts to notify and seek input from victims before granting annulment. These changes directly affect domestic violence victims, law enforcement, courts, and individuals seeking annulment of criminal records.

Maddy summaryHB 482 would increase penalties for drivers convicted of speeding over 100 miles per hour. The bill directly affects individuals found guilty of this specific speeding offense, potentially imposing stricter fines or jail time. It proposed concrete policy changes to the existing traffic penalty structure for high-speed violations. However, the bill was tabled and later deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

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 445 establishes a study commission to investigate the reasons behind New Hampshire's shortage of law enforcement officers and identify potential solutions. The commission would gather data, analyze causes (such as recruitment or retention challenges), and propose actionable recommendations to state agencies. This bill does not provide immediate funding or change existing laws; it only creates a formal process to study the issue and report findings to the legislature. The commission's work would directly inform future policy decisions affecting law enforcement staffing.

Maddy summaryHB 59 increases criminal penalties for assaulting firefighters, emergency medical care providers, and law enforcement officers. The bill directly affects individuals who commit such assaults by raising the severity of potential sentences under state law. Key provisions would elevate these offenses to higher felony classifications, imposing stricter punishments than current penalties. The bill recently advanced through committee with a recommendation to pass, including an amendment dated 2025-3083s.

Maddy summaryHB 109 amends New Hampshire law to elevate the penalty for knowingly making false reports to law enforcement from a standard misdemeanor to a class A misdemeanor. The bill specifically targets two actions: (1) providing false information to make police believe someone committed a crime, or (2) reporting a non-existent danger involving explosives or hazardous substances. This change directly affects individuals who intentionally deceive law enforcement officers, increasing potential penalties for such conduct. The law takes effect 60 days after passage.

Maddy summaryHB 778 allows the director of the Police Standards and Training Council to assign council-employed law enforcement training specialists to provide direct services to police departments for training and crowd control. It also includes provisions related to disability retirement benefits for affected personnel. The bill's key mechanism is enabling the council director to reassign existing staff to support local law enforcement operations without creating new positions. This administrative change primarily affects the Police Standards and Training Council and the law enforcement agencies receiving these services.