Rep. Sayra DeVito

Maddy summaryHB 1292 expands New Hampshire's Right to Try Act to allow patients with "qualifying severe illness" access to unapproved treatments. The bill adds new rules for regenerative stem cell therapies, requiring patient consent, facility accreditation, and clear advertising disclosures. It specifically prohibits the use of stem cells derived from fetal or embryonic sources after an abortion. This policy change directly affects New Hampshire residents with severe illnesses who seek experimental treatments not yet approved by the FDA.

Maddy summaryHB 1214 allows New Hampshire municipalities to take direct control of public library governance. If a town or city elects to assume control under state law, the library's existing trustees would transition to an advisory role, while the municipal governing body (like a town council) becomes the primary decision-maker. This bill directly affects local governments and public library boards, changing how libraries are managed without altering library funding or services. The policy change would take effect 60 days after enactment, as specified in the bill.

Maddy summaryHB 1294 sets a 45 mph speed limit on Route 125 in Brentwood, specifically between the Epping and Kingston town lines. It amends state law to establish this lower speed limit, requiring new signage and assigning primary enforcement responsibility to local police. The bill directly affects drivers using this segment of Route 125. It takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Maddy summaryHB 1623 requires charter schools in New Hampshire to use uniform, clear billing practices for special education services, prohibiting varying rates for identical services. It directly affects charter schools and school districts that provide special education, ensuring parents and oversight bodies can easily understand costs. The bill mandates transparent billing by July 1, 2026, with no new state funding or staffing authorized to implement it. This policy change aims to simplify cost structures for families and improve accountability without altering service delivery.

Maddy summaryHB 1058 amends New Hampshire law to allow carrying a loaded firearm on an off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV), such as an ATV or dirt bike, when operating it on private property with the landowner's permission. Currently, the law prohibits carrying a loaded firearm on an OHRV, but this bill creates a specific exception for private property use (excluding public trails, rights-of-way, or designated OHRV corridors). The change does not affect existing exceptions for law enforcement officers or for carrying pistols/revolvers. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1203 requires courts to immediately order the return of firearms or ammunition seized during a criminal case when the case ends in a not guilty verdict or is dismissed by the state. It mandates that law enforcement agencies must return the property within 24 hours of the court order, eliminating the need for background checks in these specific situations. The bill directly affects individuals whose firearms were temporarily seized as part of a criminal proceeding that did not result in a conviction. This policy change ensures a streamlined process for returning property without additional screening once a case concludes without a guilty finding.

Maddy summaryHB 1671 prohibits New Hampshire Medicaid-funded healthcare facilities from discriminating against employees, students, or trainees who have valid medical or religious vaccine exemptions. Specifically, it bans facilities from firing, threatening, or otherwise punishing these individuals for exercising their lawful exemptions. If the Department of Health and Human Services finds a violation, it must withhold Medicaid payments to the facility and may suspend or terminate the facility from the Medicaid program. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Maddy summaryHB 1122 requires all New Hampshire high school students aged 16 and older to take courses covering hunting, wildlife management, and responsible firearms usage as part of their curriculum. The bill mandates school districts to implement these courses in collaboration with the fish and game commission, with an exemption for students whose parents or guardians provide written religious or conscientious objections - allowing alternative instruction in forestry management or community service instead. This policy aims to integrate New Hampshire's hunting heritage and conservation practices into education standards, aligning with state constitutional references to hunting as a cultural tradition. The requirement applies to all public high schools and is structured as a new component of the state's educational framework.

Maddy summaryHB 1618 prohibits solar radiation modification (SRM), weather modification, and other atmospheric interventions that release pollutants in New Hampshire. It directly affects any entity - government agencies, researchers, or private groups - conducting such activities within the state. The bill replaces existing law to ban these interventions, requires enforcement by county sheriffs or deputized citizens, and establishes penalties for violations. The key change is banning experiments involving chemical releases (like cloud seeding) that could harm air quality, health, or ecosystems, as outlined in the "Clean Air Preservation Act."

Maddy summaryHB 1382 requires non-military overseas voters in New Hampshire who qualify under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (UOCAVA) to submit proof of U.S. citizenship once to maintain voter eligibility. It directly affects U.S. citizens living abroad who are not active-duty military members or their families, mandating submission of documents like passports, birth certificates, or citizenship certificates by January 1, 2027. Military members and their families are exempt from this requirement, as specified in federal UOCAVA law. The New Hampshire Secretary of State will verify submissions through a secure portal or mail, update voter records upon confirmation, and provide education materials to affected voters. This bill aims to verify voter eligibility under state law while maintaining federal voting rights protections for military voters.