Rep. Mark Proulx

Maddy summaryHB 109 makes it a misdemeanor to knowingly report false information about police officer misconduct during official duties, and a class A misdemeanor for false reports about alleged criminal conduct by officers. The bill directly affects individuals who make false allegations against law enforcement officers, creating new criminal penalties for such false reports. Key provisions amend New Hampshire law to specifically criminalize false reports regarding officer misconduct (Section II, misdemeanor) or criminal conduct (Section III, class A misdemeanor). The law takes effect January 1, 2026, and does not impose direct fiscal costs on the state or local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1361 modifies New Hampshire law governing search warrant inventories by requiring law enforcement officers to create inventories in the presence of the person searched (or a neutral witness if they're absent), rather than the warrant applicant. It also allows electronic inventories for digital evidence with officer verification, and specifies a standardized return form for warrant execution. The bill directly affects police officers executing searches and ensures clearer documentation for individuals whose property is seized. It takes effect January 1, 2027, as requested by the Department of Safety.

Maddy summaryHB 59 creates felony-level assault charges for intentionally or recklessly causing serious injury to firefighters (including volunteer and on-call staff), emergency medical care providers, or law enforcement officers while they are performing their duties. It also establishes felony charges for assaults on law enforcement officers due to their employment, even when off-duty. The bill amends criminal code provisions to require warrantless arrests for these offenses and treats such violations as evidence of dangerousness. The law will take effect January 1, 2026, directly affecting these public safety professionals and their legal protections.

Maddy summaryHB 1026 clarifies that accessory dwelling units (ADUs) - small secondary housing units on the same lot as a main home - are not considered manufactured housing. The bill explicitly states that municipalities may prohibit ADUs associated with manufactured housing, such as mobile homes or factory-built units. This change affects local zoning decisions, allowing towns to restrict ADUs in manufactured housing developments while ensuring ADUs remain excluded from the legal definition of manufactured housing. The law updates state definitions to prevent ambiguity in housing regulations.

Maddy summaryHB 1070 mandates that individuals placed in protective custody for suspected mental health crises must be transported by ambulance to a hospital or designated mental health site for evaluation, rather than by law enforcement. This applies directly to people experiencing acute mental health emergencies who are deemed a danger to themselves or others. The bill requires emergency medical technicians to provide care during transport, sets a 6-hour limit for protective custody, and allows law enforcement to override ambulance transport only if the individual poses a safety risk to medical personnel. It does not change eligibility criteria for involuntary admission but standardizes the initial transport process for mental health evaluations.

Maddy summaryHB 725 prohibits ambulance providers from charging patients extra fees (balance billing) after insurance pays for services. It requires health insurance companies to pay nonparticipating ambulance providers the lesser of three amounts: the local government's set rate, 325% of Medicare's rate for the same service, or the provider's billed charges. This payment is considered full payment, meaning providers cannot bill patients for additional costs beyond standard copayments, coinsurance, or deductibles. The bill applies to ground ambulance services and takes effect January 1, 2026.

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 704 would provide state funding for caregiver respite services and senior volunteer programs. The bill directly affects family caregivers needing temporary relief and seniors participating in volunteer initiatives. It includes a specific appropriation (funding allocation) to support these programs but does not detail exact eligibility rules or program structures. The bill is currently pending in committee after receiving a "ought to pass" recommendation with an amendment. (Note: Specific provisions like funding amounts or program requirements are not described in the provided context.)

Maddy summaryHB 482 would increase penalties for drivers convicted of speeding over 100 miles per hour. The bill directly affects individuals found guilty of this specific speeding offense, potentially imposing stricter fines or jail time. It proposed concrete policy changes to the existing traffic penalty structure for high-speed violations. However, the bill was tabled and later deemed "inexpedient to legislate" by the Senate on October 31, 2025, meaning it did not become law.

Maddy summaryHB 226 proposed legalizing the use of drug checking equipment at events to help reduce harm from drug use. It would have allowed organizations to test substances for dangerous contaminants, directly affecting harm reduction programs and event organizers. The bill was referred to committee, received a "Inexpedient to Legislate" report with a 3-2 vote, and was later tabled by the Senate without further action. It did not advance to a floor vote or become law.