Sen. Cindy Rosenwald

Maddy summaryHB 519 allocates state funds to the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) specifically to support the Waypoint youth and young adult shelter, directly benefiting homeless or at-risk youth in need of housing and services. The bill also adds a new provision prohibiting DHHS from entering contracts with any hospital found violating the Patients' Bill of Rights (RSA 151:21). This means DHHS must ensure hospitals it partners with fully comply with patient rights protections before approving contracts. The measure combines direct funding for youth shelter services with a safeguard to uphold healthcare consumer rights.

Maddy summaryHB 661 requires New Hampshire's Department of Health and Human Services to ensure children in foster care receive federal benefits like Social Security and veterans' payments. Within 60 days of a child entering foster care, the department must check for existing benefits or apply for them, and if it becomes the representative payee, it must manage those funds exclusively for the child's unmet needs (not for care costs) using special accounts like ABLE accounts. The bill mandates annual reports to the child and family, prohibits using benefits to cover care expenses, and requires returning any remaining funds when the child exits foster care.

Maddy summaryHB 570 would repeal the Prescription Drug Affordability Board, ending its authority to regulate and monitor prescription drug prices in the state. The bill removes the state's mechanism for setting drug cost limits and overseeing pharmaceutical affordability programs. This change would directly affect the state's regulatory framework for managing drug pricing and patient costs. The bill has been held in committee without further progress after a vote deemed it "inexpedient to legislate."

Maddy summaryHB 619 would appropriate $1.2 million from the general fund to the Solid Waste Management Fund for local waste management programs. This funding would directly support communities and agencies managing landfill operations, recycling initiatives, and waste reduction efforts. The bill was referred to committee but was ultimately reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" on October 30, 2025, with a unanimous 25-0 vote to not advance it further. As a funding measure, it does not create new policies but allocates existing resources to an established state fund. The bill remains inactive following the committee's decision.

Maddy summarySB 182 amends the structure of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee by adding a new member position to its composition. This change directly affects the committee's operational capacity as it reviews cases of maternal death to identify causes and recommend healthcare system improvements. The bill modifies the committee's membership requirements without altering its core function or creating new healthcare mandates. As a procedural amendment, it focuses on strengthening the committee's makeup rather than implementing new policies.

Maddy summarySB 185 updates how New Hampshire's Office of Professional Licensure and Certification handles complaints against licensed professionals (like doctors, lawyers, or engineers). It requires the office to review each complaint within 30 days to determine if it alleges valid misconduct, and if not, recommend dismissal to the licensing board. If misconduct is alleged, the office must investigate within 90 days (or the board may decide within 60 days if the investigation is delayed), overriding other conflicting laws. The bill directly affects licensees facing complaints and the office’s process for resolving them, with changes effective March 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 186 is a procedural bill that directs the state to commission a portrait of Senator Jeb Bradley for display in the state house. It does not create new laws or affect any policies; it solely relates to commemorating Senator Bradley through a portrait in a public state building. The bill has advanced through committee with a recommendation to pass and now awaits further legislative action. This is a ceremonial measure with no substantive policy impact.

Maddy summarySB 200 is a procedural bill that directs the state to accept and display a portrait of Sylvia Larsen, a former state legislator. The bill would require the relevant state agency (likely the legislature or Capitol office) to formally receive and install the portrait in an official public space, such as the State House. This is a ceremonial gesture honoring Larsen's service, with no policy changes or financial impacts. The bill was tabled as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee in October 2025, indicating it did not advance. It directly affects state government operations related to Capitol art displays.

Maddy summarySB 122 would have adjusted the income limits for the Medicare Savings Program, which helps low-income seniors cover Medicare costs like premiums and deductibles. The bill aimed to update eligibility thresholds to better align with current economic conditions, directly affecting seniors with limited financial resources. It passed committee unanimously (6-0) but was ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, preventing it from moving forward. The bill did not become law.