Rep. Terry Roy

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes adding a new article to the state constitution that grants parents a fundamental right and responsibility to direct the upbringing, education, and care of their minor children. It establishes that the state or local governments cannot interfere with these parental rights unless they prove a compelling interest of the highest order that cannot be served any other way. The measure includes a specific exception stating that this right does not apply to parental actions that would end a child's life or cause physical harm to them. Rather than passing into law directly, the bill sets up a process to put this constitutional amendment to a vote of the qualified voters in November 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes veterans treatment courts in New Hampshire to help military members facing criminal charges by connecting them with specialized support services. The program is designed for veterans with service-related mental health conditions, traumatic brain injuries, substance use disorders, or those who have experienced military sexual trauma. Key features include a non-adversarial approach, mandatory drug and alcohol testing, and access to mental health and rehabilitation programs. If a participant successfully completes the court requirements, the judge may reduce their sentence, dismiss charges, or grant annulment of their conviction after one year. The legislation also creates a coordinator position to oversee the courts and provides state funding to help counties cover operational costs.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a financial incentive program for the New Hampshire National Guard to encourage enlistment and reenlistment. Under the new rules, current or former Guard members can receive cash bonuses of up to $1,000 for recruiting new recruits and up to $6,000 for their own reenlistment if they do not qualify for a federal bonus. The legislation also creates a dedicated fund to cover these payments and requires the Adjutant General to manage the program. Additionally, the bill allows the Department of Transportation to continue offering recruitment and retention bonuses to its winter maintenance staff, including referral fees for employees who recommend new hires. These transportation incentives are designed to reduce turnover and ensure adequate staffing for critical safety services, with all expenditures subject to approval by the state's fiscal committee.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill prohibits doctors from performing genital gender reassignment surgery on anyone under the age of 18. It allows such procedures only for adults and explicitly permits necessary medical treatments like correcting birth defects, treating cancer, or performing male circumcision on minors. The law defines specific surgical types that are banned for those under the age of majority while ensuring exceptions remain for reconstructive surgeries required for health or safety. Violations of this rule are considered unprofessional conduct that could lead to disciplinary action against the physician, and families may seek legal damages if a prohibited surgery is performed.

Maddy summaryThis law requires local supervisors of the checklist in cities and towns to hold meetings at least every 90 days to review and update voter registration records. During these sessions, officials must process requests to correct the list, such as removing voters who have moved away or fixing address errors for those who have moved within the area. The bill also mandates that notice of these meetings be posted online or in local newspapers at least seven days in advance. Once passed, the new requirement for regular maintenance meetings will take effect on September 17, 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a study commission to examine and improve New Hampshire's legal processes for individuals found incompetent to stand trial or deemed insane. The commission will include representatives from the judiciary, health and human services, corrections, law enforcement, defense attorneys, and mental health advocacy groups to review current laws and treatment standards. Its primary tasks involve updating the state's outdated definition of insanity, aligning care with the new forensic hospital, and developing a comprehensive plan to increase the number of people who successfully regain competency and return to court. The group is required to hold multiple meetings and submit interim and final reports with recommendations for new legislation by November 2024 and November 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire hunting laws to allow lever-action carbines in areas where only handguns or pistols are typically permitted for game. The legislation specifically authorizes the use of rifles chambered in .357, .44 Magnum, or .45 Colt, as well as straight-walled pistol cartridges of .38 or .357 caliber and greater. These changes take effect on January 1, 2025, and apply to all hunters operating within the state's designated handgun-only hunting zones.

Maddy summaryThis bill expands the duties of the Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission to better support individuals with pain and substance use disorders. Specifically, it directs the commission to fund programs for students and families affected by opioid use, support harm reduction initiatives, and assist patients who have been forced to undergo non-consensual dose reductions or detoxification. The legislation also mandates that the commission help increase access to comprehensive integrative pain management, which combines various medical and non-medical approaches to address a patient's overall well-being. These changes aim to provide more resources for both acute and chronic pain patients, including those in hospice or palliative care, while ensuring services are person-centered.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires the Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission to submit a report by November 1, 2024, to state legislative leaders and clerks. The report must examine problems related to copying, sharing, or using images from body-worn cameras worn by police. Specifically, the commission will look at how these images affect investigation sources, the privacy of suspects and officers, legal rules about sharing evidence with defendants, and public access rights under state law. The law takes effect immediately upon signing and does not change how cameras are used, but instead mandates a review of the issues surrounding the data they collect.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates safety rules for motorboats towing water skiers and inflatable tubes in New Hampshire. It limits the number of people allowed on a single inflatable to six and restricts towing to a maximum of two inflatables at once, while also capping the number of skiers or other devices at two per boat unless a special permit is obtained. To ensure safety, the law requires additional observers on the boat depending on the number of inflatables being towed, with all observers needing to be at least 13 years old. These regulations take effect on August 13, 2024, and apply to anyone operating a motorboat for recreational towing in the state.