Sen. Sue Prentiss

Maddy summaryHB 742 would change how the state funds emergency special education aid by requiring these payments to come directly from the Education Trust Fund instead of other state accounts. This policy affects school districts that receive state aid for high-cost special education services, particularly for students with severe disabilities requiring intensive support. The bill's key provision is a mandatory reallocation of funding sources, ensuring these critical aid payments are prioritized from the designated education fund. As of the latest committee action (referred for interim study on November 13, 2025), the bill has not yet become law.

Maddy summaryHB 431 establishes a commission to study the costs associated with special education programs in the state. The commission would examine funding requirements and operational expenses affecting school districts and students with disabilities. The bill was referred to the Education Committee but was later deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by the committee on May 15, 2025, effectively halting its progress. This procedural bill does not create new programs or funding but would have directed a study into existing special education cost structures.

Maddy summaryHB 725, titled "relative to ground ambulance services," was referred to committee but ultimately deemed "Inexpedient to Legislate" by the committee on October 28, 2025, with a unanimous 17-0 vote. The bill did not advance beyond the committee stage, as its committee report indicated no further action was warranted. The context provided does not include the bill's specific provisions or intended effects on ambulance services or providers. Since the bill was tabled without committee recommendation, no concrete policy changes were enacted. This procedural outcome means the bill did not become law or affect any stakeholders.

Maddy summaryHB 648 proposes to require health insurance plans to cover glucose monitoring devices for individuals with diabetes. The bill would mandate coverage for necessary monitoring equipment, directly affecting policyholders with diabetes and their insurers. Currently pending in committee with a referral for interim study (as of November 13, 2025), the bill has not yet been enacted. Specific coverage details or device types are not provided in the available context.

Maddy summaryHB 349 would authorize optometrists to perform specific ophthalmic laser procedures within their scope of practice. This bill directly affects optometrists by expanding their permitted treatments and patients seeking these laser-based eye care services. The key provision allows optometrists to conduct certain laser procedures (like those for diabetic retinopathy) without requiring a physician's direct supervision, as outlined in the bill's current committee report. The bill is pending further legislative action after passing committee with amendments.

Maddy summarySB 182 amends the structure of the Maternal Mortality Review Committee by adding a new member position to its composition. This change directly affects the committee's operational capacity as it reviews cases of maternal death to identify causes and recommend healthcare system improvements. The bill modifies the committee's membership requirements without altering its core function or creating new healthcare mandates. As a procedural amendment, it focuses on strengthening the committee's makeup rather than implementing new policies.

Maddy summaryHB 477 would establish a commission to study current safety and security procedures at the New Hampshire State House, directly affecting state house staff and visitors. The commission would examine existing protocols and recommend improvements to safety measures. However, the committee voted 11-0 on October 8, 2025, to report the bill as "inexpedient to legislate," effectively halting its progress. The bill remains inactive and has not become law.

Maddy summarySB 189 requires New Hampshire hospitals and medical facilities to file detailed fetal death reports within 5 days for all fetal deaths occurring in the state. The bill mandates standardized electronic or paper reporting based on location (e.g., hospitals, home births) and specifies required data, including medical details (gestation, cause of death, autopsy), mother’s demographics, and father’s information via a paternity affidavit for unwed mothers. It directly affects hospitals, parents (for signing affidavits), and the state’s vital records division by standardizing data collection. The law updates reporting forms to include comprehensive medical, demographic, and pregnancy history information for statistical and health tracking purposes.

Maddy summarySB 200 is a procedural bill that directs the state to accept and display a portrait of Sylvia Larsen, a former state legislator. The bill would require the relevant state agency (likely the legislature or Capitol office) to formally receive and install the portrait in an official public space, such as the State House. This is a ceremonial gesture honoring Larsen's service, with no policy changes or financial impacts. The bill was tabled as "Inexpedient to Legislate" by committee in October 2025, indicating it did not advance. It directly affects state government operations related to Capitol art displays.

Maddy summaryHB 190 would have increased the legal possession limit for therapeutic cannabis for qualifying patients. It directly affected patients certified under the state's medical cannabis program by allowing them to possess larger quantities. The bill was referred to committee but was deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by a 3-2 vote on May 8, 2025, and subsequently tabled without further action. The bill has not advanced beyond the committee stage and remains inactive.