Sen. Bill Gannon

Maddy summarySB 117 allocates $1 million for the 2025-2027 biennium to fund the state’s existing online tutoring program for K-12 public school students. The funds are non-lapsing (remain available until spent) and require the Department of Education to annually report on program use and effectiveness to key legislative committees starting in 2026. The bill takes effect July 1, 2025, ensuring continued access to online tutoring support for students without requiring new program creation.

Maddy summarySB 21 would create a New Hampshire program to help new state troopers with student loan debt. It would provide up to $40,000 in loan relief ($10,000 per year for up to 5 years) to officers hired on or after July 1, 2025, who owe at least $10,000 in student loans and remain employed as police officers during that period. Relief is based on remaining debt (prorated for less than $10,000) and cannot cover interest. The bill is currently pending, having been deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" in the Senate on October 31, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 288 creates an advisory council to improve care services for older adults in New Hampshire. The council will meet quarterly to review and recommend changes to the state's "system of care for healthy aging," focusing on reducing wait times for Medicaid long-term care, streamlining hospital discharges for non-acute patients, and addressing gaps in long-term care access. It will specifically examine data on long-term care bed availability, Medicaid waiver services, and workforce challenges for direct care providers. The council's findings will be included in the State Commission on Aging's annual report, with the bill taking effect July 1, 2025. This bill directly affects older adults, their caregivers, and service providers by shaping how care is delivered and accessed.

Maddy summarySB 70 would create a mobile driver's license and non-driver identification card system, allowing residents to use smartphone apps instead of physical cards. It directly affects individuals who require identification for age verification, travel, or official purposes, offering a digital alternative to traditional licenses. The bill proposes establishing state-approved mobile ID platforms that would meet security and privacy standards. However, the bill is currently stalled under "Inexpedient to Legislate" status (Senate Rule 3-23, effective October 31, 2025), meaning it has not advanced to become law.

Maddy summarySB 240 would allocate state funds to the Department of Environmental Services for eligible water infrastructure projects, such as treatment facilities or watershed protection. The bill directs the department to distribute these funds to specific local projects meeting defined criteria. However, the bill was deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summarySB 114 allocates $1.5 million for fiscal year 2026 to fund housing grants for community mental health centers, enabling them to retain existing housing and expand facilities (up to $50,000 per bed). It also appropriates $1 million for 2026 and $1 million for 2027 to cover non-billable costs for supported housing programs serving vulnerable individuals. The bill increases Medicaid reimbursement rates for high-acuity patients needing 24/7 support from $278 to $350 daily, with a 50% federal match. These provisions directly support community mental health centers and the people they serve in housing programs, effective July 1, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 261 requires law enforcement agencies to record all custodial interrogations (questioning of individuals in police custody). It creates a state fund to provide grants for agencies to purchase recording equipment, with dedicated funding allocated for this purpose. The bill directly affects state police departments and sheriff's offices by mandating recording practices and providing resources to meet this requirement. This policy change aims to increase transparency in police questioning during arrests.

Maddy summarySB 132 requires New Hampshire health insurance companies to cover prosthetic devices for residents under 19 and over 19. For children, coverage includes activity-specific devices annually (with no annual limits for medically necessary devices), while adults get one activity-specific device every five years. The bill mandates coverage for all necessary materials, user instruction, and medically necessary repairs or replacements. It excludes Small Business Health Options Program (SHOP) plans and takes effect January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 152 creates a new fund to design and build noise barriers near highways by authorizing the sale of toll credits. The fund would be financed through these sales, directly supporting communities affected by highway noise pollution. Key provisions include establishing the fund specifically for noise barrier projects and using toll credit sales as the primary revenue source. This policy change shifts funding for noise barrier construction from general appropriations to a dedicated, credit-based mechanism.