Rep. Timothy Horrigan

Maddy summaryHB 1732 requires new multi-unit housing developments (over 6 units) approved on or after January 1, 2027, to reserve 5% of units for residents eligible for federal housing vouchers and design another 5% of units to meet universal accessibility standards. This directly affects developers of new residential projects and impacts residents with disabilities, as well as individuals using federal housing vouchers. The bill mandates compliance monitoring by regional housing authorities and requires the state health department and housing finance agency to create informational resources for developers. It does not provide new state funding but estimates minimal costs for administrative support.

Maddy summaryHB 1642 establishes a new legal process for courts to issue temporary orders restricting access to firearms for individuals deemed to pose an immediate risk of harm to themselves or others. Eligible petitioners - including family or household members, intimate partners, or law enforcement officers - must file a court petition with a sworn affidavit detailing specific safety concerns, such as recent threats or dangerous behavior involving firearms. The court may issue an initial temporary order without the person at risk being present, followed by a prompt hearing where they can respond. The order requires the individual to surrender firearms and ammunition and remains in effect until the court decides otherwise, prioritizing public safety while ensuring due process.

Maddy summaryHB 1664 directs New Hampshire’s Department of Natural and Cultural Resources to remove the Hannah Duston Memorial and its historic marker in Boscawen. The bill states the memorial distorts history by not acknowledging Native American perspectives and glorifies the violent act of scalping and killing 10 Native people (including six children), as described in the memorial’s legend. The department must remove the memorial and marker, with options to destroy them or store them for potential future display in an accurate, objective manner that respects all historical participants. This bill specifically targets the physical memorial site, not broader historical narratives or policies.

Maddy summaryHB 1785 requires all New Hampshire tier 1 highways (excluding I-393) to adopt mileage-based exit numbers that align with federal traffic control standards. This affects drivers traveling on major highways like I-93, I-89, and the Turnpike, as well as the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), which must replace existing exit signage by 2038. The bill mandates using the Federal Highway Administration's manual for exit numbering, based on mileage in NHDOT's system, with implementation beginning as early as fiscal year 2031. Costs will be phased over time, with initial planning starting in 2031 and construction through 2038, funded primarily through federal highway grants.

Maddy summaryHB 118 eliminates 18 existing state commissions and committees, including the New Hampshire Recovery Monument Commission, Lakeshore Redevelopment Planning Commission, and multiple study groups on topics like telehealth and charitable gaming. It also modifies the New Hampshire Rare Disease Advisory Council by establishing 3-year terms for members (with a limit of two consecutive terms) and aligning legislative members' terms with their elected service. The bill takes effect immediately for most provisions upon passage (August 1, 2025), with specific repeals of the parking garage oversight committee and related rules delayed until January 1, 2026. This bill directly affects state agencies and advisory bodies by dissolving redundant structures and clarifying council membership rules.

Maddy summarySB 24 allows students under age 21 to taste wine during approved educational programs, such as culinary or viticulture classes at schools or colleges. It directly affects students enrolled in these specific educational settings and requires participating institutions to follow state guidelines for wine tasting activities. The bill amends state alcohol laws to create an exception for supervised educational tasting, prohibiting consumption beyond tasting and requiring educational context. The law takes effect on September 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 385 modifies voter ID requirements by replacing the previous "challenged voter affidavit" process with new procedures. It allows voters without photo ID to cast ballots by signing an affidavit, but now requires the poll clerk to take a 2x2 inch photo of the voter (unless religious objections apply, using an existing exemption process). Voters must receive an explanation of ID rules, and election systems must log when voters use this affidavit option instead of presenting ID. The bill directly affects voters who lack photo ID at polling places, particularly those with religious objections to photography. It removes the prior "affidavit ballot" system and adds specific photo documentation steps to the voting process.