Sen. Dan Innis

Maddy summaryHB 358 would have allowed parents or guardians to claim religious exemptions from school and daycare vaccination requirements for children. It directly affected families seeking to opt out of immunization mandates based on religious beliefs. The bill proposed amending existing law to establish a clearer process for submitting such exemptions, replacing current requirements. The bill passed both legislative chambers in June 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 148 would permit state agencies and public entities to classify individuals based on biological sex in specific contexts, such as access to certain public services or facilities. It directly affects individuals interacting with state programs where sex-based distinctions are currently used, like healthcare services or gender-segregated spaces. The bill establishes a legal framework allowing such classifications without requiring additional justification, shifting from existing policies that may have prioritized gender identity. The bill passed both chambers in May 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025, preventing it from becoming law.

Maddy summaryHB 115 provided temporary funding to cover ongoing expenses and existing financial commitments for the New Hampshire state government. It directly affected state agencies and programs requiring immediate budget support to operate. The bill's key mechanism was allocating short-term funds to prevent service disruptions during the budget process. The bill was passed by both chambers in June 2025 but was vetoed by Governor Ayotte on July 15, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 685 would allow the construction of manufactured housing in all residentially zoned areas without requiring special permits or approvals. This means homeowners and developers could build these homes in neighborhoods where they were previously restricted, as the bill removes the need for individual zoning variances. The key provision eliminates administrative barriers by permitting such construction "by right," streamlining the process. The bill directly affects residents in residential zones and developers seeking to build manufactured housing.

Maddy summarySB 58 changes venue rules for criminal cases involving the distribution of controlled drugs that cause death. It adds a provision (RSA 318-B:26 IX-b) stating that such cases can be prosecuted in any state where the drug distribution occurred or where the victim resides. This directly affects prosecutors, defendants, and courts in cases where the distribution act or victim's location connects to a specific state. The law, effective July 1, 2025, clarifies where these felony prosecutions can be filed.

Maddy summarySB 258 establishes a new criminal offense for knowingly using a gift card or its redemption information that the person suspects was obtained through deception or forgery to get money, goods, services, or other value. It directly affects individuals who use gift cards they believe were fraudulently acquired, such as stolen or counterfeited cards. The law specifically targets the act of using such cards for transactions, making it illegal to do so with knowledge or belief of the card's fraudulent origin. The bill was signed into law on July 1, 2025, and will take effect on January 1, 2026.

Maddy summarySB 292 revises New Hampshire's funding formula for special education costs, providing state aid to school districts when their special education expenses exceed 3.5 times the state's average per-pupil cost for the prior school year. Districts are responsible for costs up to 3.5 times the average plus 20% of additional costs (capped at 10 times the average), with the state covering the rest through automatic entitlement. The bill allocates $250,000 annually for emergency aid to small districts (under 1,000 residents) facing financial harm from special education costs, and specifies that unused emergency funds must support broader special education cost increases. It takes effect August 24, 2025, and is funded from the state education trust fund.

Maddy summaryThis bill modifies wage garnishment procedures for child support payments. It directly affects parents who owe child support and their employers who may be required to withhold wages. While the bill's title indicates changes to wage garnishment processes, the provided context does not specify the exact nature of these changes (e.g., thresholds, exemptions, or administrative procedures). The bill passed through both legislative chambers with amendments and was signed into law by the Governor, effective January 1, 2026. Specific provisions of the bill are not detailed in the given context.

Maddy summaryHB 92 requires members serving on both a zoning board of adjustment and a planning board to recuse themselves from voting on zoning matters that were previously decided or are pending before the planning board in a quasi-judicial role. This directly affects individuals holding dual roles on these local boards, ensuring they do not participate in decisions where they previously had a direct role on the planning board. The bill mandates this recusal for all such pending or previously decided matters involving the member’s prior planning board participation. It takes effect on August 22, 2025, after being signed into law on June 23, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 105 allows New Hampshire towns to adopt a budget cap that limits annual spending increases. The cap sets a maximum total budget equal to the previous year's per-resident spending multiplied by the town's population, plus an annual inflation adjustment using either the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics index or the Municipal Cost Index. Towns can override the cap with a 3/5 majority vote at a special ballot vote (not on officer election ballots), but must reduce spending if the override fails. Adoption requires a 3/5 vote of residents on a specific ballot question, with public hearing requirements, and applies to towns using annual town meetings for budgeting.