Sen. Keith Murphy

Maddy summarySB 36 requires health care providers and medical facilities to collect and report standardized abortion statistics to the state health department. It directly affects hospitals, clinics, and physicians performing abortions by mandating specific data collection on procedures, including patient demographics and gestational age. The bill establishes a uniform reporting system to track abortion data, replacing inconsistent current practices. This focuses on improving data accuracy for public health analysis, not altering abortion access or policy.

Maddy summarySB 134 requires New Hampshire Medicaid applicants (specifically those subject to federal work requirements under Public Law 119-21) to provide documentary evidence proving they meet work or community engagement standards at application and quarterly thereafter. It prohibits self-attestation for verification and mandates strict medical exemptions only for conditions certified by healthcare providers (e.g., physical/mental disabilities significantly impacting daily living). Individuals failing to comply face a 30-day notice period before potential disenrollment from Medicaid. The bill aligns state implementation with federal requirements, explicitly stating federal law supersedes state provisions if conflicts arise.

Maddy summaryHB 453 prevents cities and towns from banning gas or diesel-powered equipment used for lawn care (like mowers) and snow/ice removal (like plows). It directly affects local municipalities that might have considered restricting such equipment due to emissions or noise concerns. The bill’s key provision prohibits local governments from enacting or enforcing bans on these specific types of internal combustion engine equipment. The bill was referred to committee but was ultimately reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" with a 17-0 vote on September 24, 2025, meaning it did not advance further.

Maddy summarySB 71 allows New Hampshire counties to hold individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for up to 48 additional hours (excluding weekends and holidays) after resolving local state charges, provided the county and ICE have a written agreement. This bill directly affects county correctional facilities and ICE, establishing clear limits on how long local jails can detain immigration enforcement detainees. The key provision requires counties to have a formal written agreement with ICE to use this 48-hour extension, and it specifies that counties cannot hold individuals solely for immigration enforcement without addressing state charges first. The bill aims to clarify cooperation protocols between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities.

Maddy summaryHB 565 would allow individuals under 21 to enter veterans' clubs, private clubs, and social clubs if clubs establish specific, written conditions - such as requiring adult supervision or designating age-appropriate areas. This directly affects minors who are currently barred from these venues due to existing age restrictions. The bill requires clubs to create and follow clear policies for underage access without specifying exact rules. It modifies current restrictions to permit entry under club-defined conditions, focusing on venue autonomy rather than state-imposed standards.

Maddy summarySB 270 would allow vehicle owners to retrieve essential work-related items (like tools or documents) from vehicles that have been impounded by authorities, without requiring the full release of the vehicle. It directly affects individuals whose vehicles were seized, particularly those needing immediate access to items for employment. The bill establishes a new procedure for owners to request and collect these specific items during the impoundment period. This policy change aims to reduce work disruptions caused by vehicle impoundment while maintaining existing legal processes for vehicle release.

Maddy summarySB 94 prevents cities and towns from making their own changes to the state's building code. It requires all local building regulations to follow the state code exactly, without adding stricter requirements. This directly affects municipal governments, which can no longer customize building standards for local needs like energy efficiency or accessibility. The bill ensures a single, statewide standard for construction rules, removing local flexibility in code enforcement.

Maddy summaryHB 164 allocates $150,000 for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to create and maintain a public website for local governments to store and share electronic records. It funds a dedicated local government records manager position (LG 21) within the secretary of state’s office to oversee this system. Local governments directly benefit by gaining a centralized, accessible platform for managing their electronic records retention. The bill focuses on implementing a new records management system through funding, not changing existing record retention requirements.

Maddy summaryHB 244 updates and reorganizes the existing legal framework for how municipalities enforce building and fire safety codes. It directly affects local governments and their code enforcement officers by clarifying and streamlining the procedures they use to inspect buildings and ensure fire safety compliance. The bill's key mechanism is reorganizing current code enforcement rules into a more logical, accessible format without changing the underlying safety requirements. This makes it easier for municipal staff to apply the rules consistently and for the public to understand the enforcement process. The bill focuses solely on improving the structure of the existing law, not on creating new safety standards.

Maddy summarySB 193 requires the head of each New Hampshire state agency to submit a strategic plan outlining how their agency will operate by September 30, 2026. The plan must detail program activities and be submitted to both the state commission on program efficiency and the legislature. This bill directly affects all state agency leaders by mandating a formal, forward-looking document for transparency and planning. It does not alter agency funding or programs but establishes a recurring administrative requirement for accountability. The bill is currently referred for an interim study after committee review.