Sen. Tim Lang

Maddy summarySB 268 clarifies that classifying individuals by biological sex (male/female) in three specific areas does not constitute unlawful discrimination under New Hampshire law. It permits such classification for restroom/locker room use, athletic competitions where physical attributes like strength or speed are relevant, and operations of correctional facilities or similar institutions. The bill does not require entities to separate people by sex, only that doing so in these defined circumstances would not violate anti-discrimination laws. This affects public and private organizations operating in these settings, explicitly limiting the scope of protections under existing statutes.

Maddy summaryHB 209 would allow owners of newly purchased vehicles to delay their first required safety inspection until the second year after purchase, instead of the typical first year. This change directly affects new vehicle owners who would gain an extra year before needing an inspection, applying to vehicles purchased in the model year or earlier. The bill proposes modifying inspection timing requirements for new vehicles, shifting the first inspection from year one to year two of ownership. (Note: The bill was referred to committee and deemed "inexpedient to legislate" as of November 2025.)

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 194, titled "relative to the crime of interference with custody," addresses legal provisions concerning custody disputes. The bill's current status shows it was reported favorably by the committee (9-7 vote) with an amendment but remains pending in committee as of November 2025. The provided context does not include specific details about the bill's provisions, such as how it defines or modifies the crime of interference with custody, who it directly affects, or its concrete policy changes. Without additional descriptive information on the bill's text or mechanisms, a detailed summary of its content cannot be provided. The bill appears procedural in nature, focusing on criminal law related to custody, but lacks sufficient detail for a factual policy description.

Maddy summarySB 15 proposes a sentencing option called "hard labor" for individuals convicted of capital murder or severe sexual assault on children under 13, correcting a mismatched title referencing drug distribution. The bill requires a separate jury sentencing hearing where 9 of 12 jurors must unanimously agree the crime was "especially heinous" or involved deliberate cruelty, before imposing life imprisonment at hard labor. Hard labor would involve 8+ hours daily of physically demanding tasks like construction or farming, with strict medical exemptions for documented health conditions requiring independent review. The bill also mandates prison staff training on constitutional standards and annual reporting on exemption requests, but remains pending committee approval.

Maddy summarySB 162 requires anyone leasing or buying property within 10 miles of a military installation to file a notarized affidavit confirming they are not a foreign government, foreign entity, or agent. This applies to all property transactions, with the affidavit due within one business day of closing or key delivery. Failure to file incurs a $500 civil penalty, with a 60-day cure period for individuals (no cure period for entities). The bill also mandates that sellers/landlords provide written notice of this requirement to buyers/tenants before signing agreements.

Maddy summarySB 149, titled "relative to the crime of aggravated driving while intoxicated," did not advance beyond the committee stage. The bill was reported as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee on October 22, 2025, with a unanimous 16-0 vote. No specific provisions or policy changes were enacted, as the bill was effectively tabled without further legislative action. The committee's decision indicates no immediate plans to modify the legal framework around aggravated DWI offenses.

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 671 would have established a state-funded program to assess and support kindergarten readiness for young students. The program would have required schools to administer literacy assessments and provide targeted interventions for children identified as needing additional support before starting kindergarten. This bill directly affected kindergarten students, their schools, and early childhood educators across the state. However, the committee voted 25-0 on October 30, 2025, to report the bill as "Inexpedient to Legislate," effectively halting its progress in the current legislative session.