Rep. Alicia Lekas

Maddy summaryHB 1402 creates a process for high school students to avoid mandatory school attendance by passing a state-developed proficiency exam. Under this bill, students who pass the test would no longer be required to attend school but could still choose to do so if they wish. The legislation also establishes that passing the exam would allow students to receive a high school diploma from either their current school district or the state. Additionally, the bill clarifies that home-schooled students can satisfy attendance laws by submitting proof of their program's completion.

Maddy summaryThis bill proposes changing New Hampshire's official time zone from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, effectively making daylight saving time permanent for the state. To implement this change, the legislation requires approval from the U.S. Department of Transportation, as federal law mandates that time zone changes must be adopted by a majority of neighboring states. The bill also establishes an Interstate Commission on Atlantic Standard Time to coordinate policy and collect data among member states before any final transition occurs. Although the text includes findings supporting the move based on a 2017 commission report, the bill was not recommended for future legislation after an interim study in 2024.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire state laws to clarify how schools should handle bullying and cyberbullying that occurs between different school districts. It defines "cross-district" incidents as those happening across multiple districts and expands the scope of bullying to include actions off school property if they disrupt a student's education or school operations. The legislation requires schools to investigate reported incidents within five school days, with a possible seven-day extension, and specifically assigns the responsibility for investigating cross-district cases to the district where the bullying originated. These rules apply to all students and schools in the state and will become effective 60 days after the bill is passed.

Maddy summaryThis bill allows organizations and individuals to classify people based on biological sex in specific situations without it being considered unlawful discrimination. It explicitly permits this classification in three areas: shared restrooms and locker rooms, athletic competitions where physical strength or speed is a factor, and certain correctional or involuntary commitment facilities. By adding these exceptions to the state's Law Against Discrimination, the legislation clarifies that separating individuals by biological sex in these contexts does not violate protections against discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation.

Maddy summaryThis resolution asks policymakers at all levels to carefully review all available data and viewpoints before creating climate change rules. It highlights concerns about biased research, misleading reports, and past inaccurate climate predictions that could lead to poor policy decisions. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal statement urging caution and balanced consideration in future climate legislation.

Maddy summaryThis bill directs the New Hampshire Department of Energy to conduct ongoing studies on nuclear energy technologies, including advanced reactors, and to evaluate how these developments might impact state laws, infrastructure, and public safety. It requires the department to publish a report on these findings at least once every three years, starting in December 2025, and to consult with various state agencies on issues such as health, transportation, and environmental protection. Additionally, the bill officially renames the Office of Offshore Wind Industry Development to better reflect its broader role in coordinating state activities related to both nuclear and offshore wind energy. The legislation establishes the Commissioner of Energy as the primary state adviser to the Governor on matters concerning the industrial and commercial use of nuclear energy.

Maddy summaryThis bill requires New Hampshire school districts to create policies ensuring parents receive at least two weeks' advance notice before specific curriculum materials covering human sexuality, sexual orientation, gender, or gender identity are used in class. It also mandates that districts make these materials available for parental review upon request and allows parents to request exceptions to specific course content if they find it objectionable, provided they arrange and pay for an alternative education plan. Additionally, the legislation prohibits schools from preventing parents from asking about their child's mental, emotional, or physical well-being, while maintaining an exception for situations where disclosure could lead to abuse or neglect.

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire bill prohibits doctors from performing genital gender reassignment surgery on anyone under the age of 18. It allows such procedures only for adults and explicitly permits necessary medical treatments like correcting birth defects, treating cancer, or performing male circumcision on minors. The law defines specific surgical types that are banned for those under the age of majority while ensuring exceptions remain for reconstructive surgeries required for health or safety. Violations of this rule are considered unprofessional conduct that could lead to disciplinary action against the physician, and families may seek legal damages if a prohibited surgery is performed.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire laws to clarify how public school curriculum frameworks should be developed and maintained. It requires the state education board to review and refine these frameworks every ten years, while explicitly stating that they serve as guides rather than a mandatory statewide curriculum. Local teachers and school boards retain the responsibility to decide specific lesson plans, teaching methods, and materials that best fit their communities. The legislation also adds new definitions for educational terms like "applied learning," "logic," and "rhetoric" to the state's education statutes.