Sen. Keith Murphy

Primary SB 174

Passed · New Hampshire Senate · Lead sponsor

prohibiting planning boards from considering the number of bedrooms a given unit or development has during the hearing and approval process.

Maddy summarySB 174 prevents local planning boards from rejecting housing development applications based solely on the number of bedrooms proposed. It directly affects developers seeking approval for residential projects (including rental or purchase units) and planning boards reviewing those proposals. The bill requires boards to focus on water/sewage infrastructure compliance instead of bedroom counts when evaluating applications, while still allowing checks for adequate water and sewage capacity under existing rules. This change aims to reduce barriers for housing projects without altering requirements for basic infrastructure.

HousingSupports HousingRemoves bedroom count as a rejection criterion for housing developments, requiring focus on infrastructure instead. Facilitates more housing projects by reducing approval barriers, supporting increased housing supply.85% confidence

Passed May 22, 2025 0 co-sponsors Track

Co-sponsor SB 62

Signed into law · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to law enforcement participation in a federal immigration program and relative to cooperation with federal immigration authorities.

Maddy summarySB 62 restricts local law enforcement agencies from participating in federal immigration enforcement programs, such as the 287(g) program, which allows state officers to assist with federal immigration detainers. It directly affects municipal and county police departments by prohibiting them from cooperating with federal immigration authorities on immigration-related matters. The bill’s key provision bans state and local law enforcement from using state resources to enforce federal immigration law or share information about individuals solely based on immigration status. This law takes effect on January 1, 2026, and applies to all state and local law enforcement agencies within the jurisdiction.

ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationRestricts local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities, aligning with support indicators like limiting cooperation with federal enforcement.95% confidence

Signed into law May 22, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 514

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing private persons to sue for violations of election laws.

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 666

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to adding restitution payment for violations of the confidentiality of the library use records and adding library cards and membership status to the list of confidential matters.

Maddy summaryHB 666 strengthens privacy protections for library users by adding library cards and membership status to confidential records. It prohibits libraries or staff from disclosing these details without a court order or explicit consent, imposing a $1,000 civil penalty on violators. The penalty is paid directly to the affected person, and the violator must send a notarized apology via certified mail. This bill directly affects public and non-public libraries, their staff, and patrons whose records might be mishandled.

TechnologySupports TechnologyStrengthens data privacy protections for library user records by prohibiting unauthorized disclosure, directly aligning with privacy protection indicators in technology policy.95% confidence

Failed May 8, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 302

Signed into law · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to enabling the state treasury to invest in precious metals and digital assets.

Maddy summaryHB 302 allows New Hampshire's state treasurer to invest up to 5% of public funds (including general and revenue stabilization funds) in gold, silver, or platinum bullion, coins, or digital assets with over $500 billion in average market capitalization. It requires all digital assets to be held through secure custody solutions meeting strict security standards (like private key control by the government and multi-party transaction approval) or via qualified custodians. Precious metals must be held either as exchange-traded products, in physical form with qualified custodians, or directly by the state. The bill explicitly prohibits investments exceeding the 5% cap and mandates specific custody safeguards for all assets.

Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly allows state treasury to invest public funds in secure assets, directly impacting fiscal management within Budget & Taxes policy area.90% confidence

Signed into law May 7, 2025 1 co-sponsor

Co-sponsor HB 679

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to immunization requirements.

Failed May 1, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor SB 147

Failed · New Hampshire Senate · Co-sponsor

relative to licenses to sell pari-mutuel pools on simulcast horse races.

Failed May 1, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 94

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

relative to coverage of circumcision under the state Medicaid plan.

Failed Apr 17, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 251

died · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

allowing the ownership of certain squirrels and raccoons.

died Mar 27, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track

Co-sponsor HB 684

Failed · New Hampshire House · Co-sponsor

preventing the use of student identification cards as a means to obtain a ballot.

Failed Mar 26, 2025 1 co-sponsor Track