Sen. Dan Innis

Maddy summaryHB 371 updates the legal definition of "occasional food service establishment" in state law. This change directly affects small community events, churches, schools, and local vendors that operate temporary food service events (like bake sales or festivals) without requiring full restaurant permits. The bill’s key provision clarifies the scope of this category, reducing regulatory complexity for these low-volume, non-commercial food operations.

Maddy summaryHB 279 creates a state committee to study the current approval process for recipes and production methods used in home food preparation (homestead foods). The committee will examine how these processes are reviewed and approved by state agencies, with findings potentially informing future policy. This bill directly affects state agencies responsible for food safety oversight and takes effect immediately upon the governor's signature on May 29, 2025.

Maddy summaryHB 204 updates the rules state agencies must follow when reporting unpaid child support (delinquencies) to federal agencies. It changes the specific criteria used to determine when such cases must be reported, affecting how child support enforcement offices handle delinquencies. This law directly impacts state child support enforcement agencies and parents who owe unpaid support, as it alters the reporting thresholds. Signed into law on May 29, 2025, it takes effect on July 28, 2025.

Maddy summarySB 93 amends New Hampshire law to clarify the documentation required for licensed nurse assistant (LNA) licensure applications. It specifies that applicants must submit either certification from a board-approved nursing assistant program or proof of completing a fundamentals of nursing curriculum from a board-approved program. This change replaces vague language about "equivalent" education with clear, standardized requirements for all applicants. The bill became law on May 8, 2025, directly affecting individuals seeking LNA licensure in New Hampshire.

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.

Maddy summarySB 170, if passed, would strengthen housing nondiscrimination protections in New Hampshire by adding gender identity, sexual orientation, and school enrollment status to the list of protected classes under state law. It also limits municipal authority over development by prohibiting cities and towns from imposing stricter septic system, well-siting, or utility placement rules than state standards allow, and requires municipalities to provide written feedback on development plans within 7 days. The bill directly affects housing applicants, developers, and local governments by ensuring equal access to housing and streamlining approval processes for utilities in subdivision buffers (excluding wetlands). The bill would take effect January 1, 2026, pending final legislative approval.

Maddy summaryHB 231 requires school districts to create policies that prohibit school staff from transporting students (minors) to medical or mental health appointments, evaluations, or procedures without parental consent, except during emergencies under existing protocols. It directly affects school districts, staff, and students needing non-emergency medical or mental health care. The key mechanism mandates that school districts adopt written policies ensuring parental approval is obtained before any such transport, with exceptions only for emergencies following published school health protocols. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.