Rep. Terry Roy

Maddy summaryHB 1026 clarifies that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - small secondary housing units on the same lot as a main home - are not considered manufactured housing. The bill explicitly states that municipalities may prohibit ADUs associated with manufactured housing, such as mobile homes or factory-built units. This change affects local zoning decisions, allowing towns to restrict ADUs in manufactured housing developments while ensuring ADUs remain excluded from the legal definition of manufactured housing. The law updates state definitions to prevent ambiguity in housing regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1263 clarifies that disposable military retirement pay (defined as retirement pay after tax and mandatory deductions) is excluded from gross income calculations for alimony and cannot be divided as marital property in divorce settlements. The bill requires alimony payments sourced from this pay to automatically terminate or suspend when the payor retires, unless federal law or regulations require otherwise. It specifically distinguishes disposable military retirement pay from other military benefits and ensures alimony orders based on this pay follow the same rules as civilian retirement pay. This law takes effect on July 1, 2026, directly affecting divorcing couples where military retirement pay is used to fund alimony.

Maddy summaryHB 1519 changes the mandatory retirement age for New Hampshire's Adjutant General and Deputy Adjutant General from 65 to 64 years. It also modifies the Adjutant General's term of office to end after 6 years or upon reaching age 64 (previously ending only at age 65). The bill does not alter existing service requirements (e.g., 5 years in the National Guard) or rank qualifications (colonel for Adjutant General, major for Deputy). These changes directly affect the state's top military leadership positions within the Department of Military Affairs and Veterans Services.

Maddy summaryHB 1248 modifies New Hampshire's penalties for driving under the influence (DWI) offenses by expanding the definition of qualifying prior convictions. It adds that a prior conviction for a DWI-related offense - where the defendant was sentenced to an alcohol or substance treatment program within 10 years before a subsequent offense - counts as a prior conviction for enhanced penalties. This change directly affects individuals with prior DWI convictions who completed mandated treatment programs, as these will now trigger stricter penalties for repeat offenses. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and has no estimated state or local fiscal impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1464 defines "political affiliation or opinion" to include First Amendment-protected activities like supporting political parties or candidates. It prohibits discrimination in employment, housing, and public accommodations based on political views, and bans politically motivated harassment or economic interference (such as doxxing to cause job loss). The bill creates new criminal penalties: class A misdemeanors for harassment targeting political views, and class B felonies if economic harm or threats of violence occur. It directly affects workers, businesses, and anyone facing political harassment, expanding existing anti-discrimination laws to cover political expression.

Maddy summaryHB 1070 mandates that individuals placed in protective custody for suspected mental health crises must be transported by ambulance to a hospital or designated mental health site for evaluation, rather than by law enforcement. This applies directly to people experiencing acute mental health emergencies who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires emergency medical technicians to provide care during transport, sets a 6-hour limit for protective custody, and allows law enforcement to override ambulance transport only if the individual poses a safety risk to medical personnel. It does not change eligibility criteria for involuntary admission but standardizes the initial transport process for mental health evaluations.

Maddy summaryHB 1582 prohibits New Hampshire insurers from using credit scores, credit history, or consumer reports to set premiums or make decisions about personal auto and homeowners insurance policies. It also bans insurers from using drones, satellites, or other surveillance to monitor properties without the property owner's written permission, and prevents insurers from threatening to cancel or raise rates if permission for surveillance is denied. The law directly affects all auto and homeowners insurers operating in New Hampshire and every consumer who purchases these policies. Key provisions require insurers to stop basing pricing on credit data and obtain explicit, revocable consent for surveillance, with violations treated as unfair insurance practices. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1237 updates how New Hampshire's state police select and manage contracted tow companies for removing abandoned or obstructive vehicles. It revises procedures to create a rotating list of qualified tow businesses organized by geographic area and vehicle type (class I, II, or III), replacing outdated terms like "wreckers" with "qualified tow businesses." The bill affects state police, tow companies, and property owners dealing with vehicles abandoned on private property or obstructing public spaces. Key changes include requiring the police to use this updated list when practicable, allowing specialized towing for specific vehicle classes, and ensuring tow companies can charge appropriately for equipment used. The Department of Safety requested this change to improve efficiency and safety in vehicle removal operations.

Maddy summaryHB 1346 authorizes the Police Standards and Training Council to assign its law enforcement training specialists to state, county, or local law enforcement agencies for crowd control and law enforcement services at public/private events or extra-duty assignments outside regular hours. It directly affects local law enforcement agencies that request these services, as the council’s specialists can now be detailed to support them. The bill requires the council to establish a reimbursement rate covering officer pay, vehicle use, benefits, and other costs, with agencies paying for these services. This change creates a formal process for sharing the council’s training specialists while ensuring costs are covered through reimbursement, with no expected state expenditure impact.

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.