Rep. Jess Edwards

Co-sponsor HB 73

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to harm reduction, substance misuse, and the governor's commission on alcohol and drug abuse prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Signed into law May 30, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 455

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to reports by the department of health and human services regarding Medicaid enhancement for children and pregnant women.

Maddy summaryHB 455 requires the New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services to submit annual reports to the legislature on Medicaid enhancements for children and pregnant women. The bill mandates specific data on enrollment, eligibility, and program effectiveness, directly affecting the state agency responsible for administering Medicaid. Key provisions include standardized reporting templates and deadlines to ensure transparency about how these enhancements operate. The bill was signed into law by Governor Ayotte on May 29, 2025, and takes effect July 1, 2025.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates annual reports on Medicaid enhancements for children/pregnant women to ensure transparency and program effectiveness, supporting oversight of healthcare services.85% confidence

Signed into law May 30, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 122

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to payment of claims arising out of actions or activities of the New Hampshire national guard.

Signed into law May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 99

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to a waiver from property taxes for disabled veterans.

Maddy summaryHB 99 amends the law concerning property tax credits for disabled veterans. The bill increases the maximum optional tax credit for veterans with a service-connected permanent and total disability from $4,000 to $5,000. It clarifies that this optional credit, which cities and towns can choose to adopt, replaces other specific tax credits for veterans and is not an additional benefit. This change directly affects qualifying disabled veterans and the municipalities that offer this property tax credit.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases property tax credit for disabled veterans, providing targeted tax relief. Aligns with tax relief indicators for lower-income groups.90% confidence VeteransSupports VeteransIncreases property tax credit for disabled veterans from $4,000 to $5,000, expanding financial benefit for qualifying veterans.95% confidence

Signed into law May 21, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Primary HB 72

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

extending the commission to study telehealth services.

Signed into law May 8, 2025 0 co-sponsors

Co-sponsor HB 66

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to material subject to disclosure under the right to know law.

Maddy summaryHB 66 amends the state's Right to Know law, specifically addressing appeals of ombudsman rulings related to public record disclosures. The bill removes the provision that exempted citizen-initiated appeals to the superior court from filing fees or surcharges, meaning these appeals would now incur such costs. It also outlines procedures for these appeals, including a 30-day filing window and the requirement for the superior court to consider the ombudsman's ruling. Public bodies or agencies would be responsible for sheriff's service costs if they decline service.

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 251

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing the ownership of certain squirrels and raccoons.

died Mar 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 430

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

reducing the retention period for records of unfounded abuse and neglect reports by the department of health and human services.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 55

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

providing temporary exemptions from the land use change tax for qualifying housing projects.

Failed Mar 20, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Primary HB 645

In committee · New Hampshire House · Lead sponsor

relative to data collection and reporting requirements of the prescription drug affordability board.

Maddy summaryHB 645 requires the Prescription Drug Affordability Board to establish a formal agreement (MOU) with the Department of Health and Human Services and other state agencies for sharing data. This bill directly affects the Board and state agencies by mandating that agencies share requested data to help the Board fulfill its duties, while minimizing duplicate data collection. Key provisions include modifying existing MOUs where possible, requiring agencies to release data upon request, and including cost-sharing terms in the agreement. The bill streamlines data access without creating new drug pricing policies or altering the Board’s core responsibilities.

HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill enables Prescription Drug Affordability Board to collect data efficiently, directly supporting efforts to improve prescription drug affordability and access under healthcare policy.85% confidence

In committee Mar 13, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track