Sen. Keith Murphy

Maddy summarySB 284 limits municipalities' ability to require on-site parking for residential developments. It caps parking requirements at 1.5 spaces per residential unit, applying to most new housing projects. The bill specifically exempts certain workforce housing units (studio/one-bedroom units under 1,000 sq. ft.) and multi-family developments with 10+ units from this cap. This directly affects local governments setting zoning rules and developers building residential properties across New Hampshire.

Maddy summaryThis bill amends its own title to clarify it concerns record requests by health care providers and sets an effective date of September 13, 2025. It does not establish new requirements or alter how health care providers handle records; it only modifies the bill's title and timing. The bill is procedural in nature, with no substantive policy changes described in the provided text. It passed both chambers and was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 280 requires food delivery platforms (like Uber Eats or DoorDash) to obtain a written agreement from a restaurant or grocery store before taking orders or arranging deliveries from that specific location. This directly affects food delivery services and the restaurants or stores they partner with, mandating explicit authorization before service begins. The key provision prohibits delivery platforms from operating delivery services for a food establishment without a prior, express agreement authorizing them to handle orders and deliver meals prepared by that business. The law became effective on July 15, 2025, after passing both chambers unanimously and receiving the Governor's signature.

Maddy summarySB 156 allows the state motor vehicle division to contract with third-party vendors for secure digital processing of vehicle title applications and information transfers. This change directly affects vehicle owners and dealers who submit title applications, streamlining the process through secure online platforms. The key provision replaces manual or internal systems with vendor-managed digital tools to handle title data securely. The law takes effect on September 13, 2025, after being signed by the Governor on July 15, 2025. It does not alter vehicle ownership requirements or fees, only the administrative method for title transfers.

Maddy summarySB 148 prevents individuals convicted of murder from inheriting money, property, or life insurance benefits from their victim. If convicted, the murderer automatically loses all inheritance rights, and any will, trust, or life insurance beneficiary designation naming them is canceled. The law also severs joint property ownership with the victim, converting it into equal ownership without survivorship rights. This applies to both criminal convictions and civil court findings of murder, ensuring victims' estates pass to other heirs as if the murderer predeceased them. The bill, now law in New Hampshire effective July 15, 2025, directly affects convicted murderers named in a victim’s estate plans.

Maddy summarySB 57 creates a legislative committee to study school district consolidation and special education costs. The committee, composed of appointed senators and representatives, will examine how school administrative units operate, analyze potential consolidation (including one unit per county except for large counties and specific cities), and review merger processes. It will also study roles of school leaders, staffing, and financial impacts of consolidation. This bill directly affects school administrative units, districts, and their oversight structures by initiating a formal review of these systems. The committee’s findings will inform future policy decisions but do not change current laws.

Maddy summarySB 98 extends the program allowing private donations to regional career and technical education centers. This bill directly affects these centers by maintaining their access to private funding streams without altering eligibility or donation rules. The extension preserves the existing donation framework, ensuring continued support for workforce training programs. It became law on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets new lending limits for New Hampshire depository banks (commercial banks taking deposits). It prohibits banks from lending more than 20% of their capital and surplus to any single borrower, with a possible 25% limit if the excess loan is fully secured by U.S. government obligations meeting specific value requirements. The bill also requires new state banks to submit detailed 3-5 year capital and business plans for approval, including capital adequacy explanations and financial projections. Additionally, existing banks must seek commissioner approval before making major changes to their business plans within the first 3-5 years of operation. These changes aim to strengthen bank safety and soundness by controlling risk exposure.

Maddy summarySB 89 removes a citizenship requirement for individuals delivering alcohol in New Hampshire. It amends state law to allow non-citizens legally authorized to work in the U.S. to be employed in alcohol delivery roles, replacing the prior restriction that limited such jobs to U.S. citizens. The key change modifies RSA 179:20, I to explicitly permit eligible non-citizens to deliver liquor or beverages. The bill passed unanimously, was signed by the governor on July 15, 2025, and takes effect September 13, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 281 requires municipalities to issue building or occupancy permits for properties adjacent to class VI roads if applicants meet three conditions: signing a liability waiver acknowledging the municipality won't maintain the road or provide services, recording that waiver in the county register, and providing proof the property is insurable. The bill directly affects property owners seeking to build or develop land next to class VI roads, which are typically low-traffic rural roads. It prohibits local governments from denying permits solely based on road classification, shifting responsibility for road maintenance and services to the property owner. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026, after being signed by the governor on July 15, 2025.