Rep. Dennis Mannion

Maddy summaryHB 506 combines three distinct provisions. It requires background checks when returning firearms and ammunition during court motions, affects individuals involved in firearm-related legal proceedings, and invalidates out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants (remaining effective until September 30, 2025). Additionally, it mandates that schools hiring an owner's project manager for construction projects seeking building aid must do so at the time of application. The law takes effect January 1, 2026, for the background check provision, while the driver's license provision expires September 30, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 209 requires school districts or charter public schools receiving state school building aid for construction projects costing $1.25 million or more to hire an owner's project manager. This manager must carry specific insurance (liability, auto, workers' comp, professional) and the state board of education must establish rules for their qualifications and duties. The law applies directly to school districts and charter schools managing large construction projects funded by state aid. It aims to ensure project managers act in the best interests of school owners during construction or renovation.

Maddy summaryHB 777 codifies the structure and duties of the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission into permanent statute, turning existing administrative procedures into formal law. It directly affects law enforcement agencies that seek or maintain accreditation and the commission itself, which oversees this process. Key provisions establish the commission's permanent composition, authority to set accreditation standards, and procedures for reviewing agencies. The bill became law on May 29, 2025, and takes effect July 28, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies New Hampshire law to streamline the process for individuals to retrieve firearms and ammunition seized due to restraining orders or other court orders. It establishes that courts are not required to conduct background checks before returning property, though they may choose to do so if they wish. If a court does order a check, the law sets strict deadlines for the state to complete the review and outlines specific procedures for denying returns, including the requirement for a hearing and the burden of proof to be on the state. The legislation also provides a clear path for individuals to appeal unfavorable decisions directly to the state supreme court without paying fees.

Maddy summaryThis bill restricts the ability of incarcerated individuals, parolees, and those convicted of violent felonies or crimes against children to change their legal names. To obtain a name change, these individuals must now prove to a probate court that the change is necessary, and they must notify relevant government agencies and the original prosecuting authority. The law also requires the prosecutor to attempt to inform the victim or the victim's family, allowing them to share their views with the judge before a decision is made. These rules apply specifically to serious offenses such as murder, assault, kidnapping, and sexual crimes, while the changes take effect on July 30, 2024.