Rep. Karen Calabro

Maddy summaryThis bill requires all properly noticed meetings and hearings of municipal agencies to be livestreamed for public viewing or, if technology fails, video recorded and made accessible online. Local governments must post these recordings on their websites within 72 hours and keep them archived for at least five years. To fund this requirement, municipalities must vote to raise money at their annual town meetings, except those already livestreaming their meetings. The law takes effect on July 1, 2025, and explicitly states that it does not change existing rules about emergency meetings or allow officials to attend meetings remotely.

Maddy summaryHB 1633 would have legalized and regulated the sale of cannabis in New Hampshire by creating a new state framework similar to the existing alcohol industry. The bill proposed establishing a licensing system for various businesses, including growers, manufacturers, distributors, and retail stores, while mandating age verification and prohibiting marketing directed at minors. It also included provisions to fund education and treatment programs using tax revenue from legal sales and to ensure all products are tested for safety and contaminants. Although the bill passed a conference committee, it ultimately failed to become law after being removed from the table and the legislative session ended.

Maddy summaryThis bill reestablishes a committee to study non-drug treatment options for patients suffering from chronic pain. The committee will be composed of seven state legislators and tasked with designing a pilot program that encourages patient-centered care while keeping costs low and using existing medical networks. Its specific duties include researching payment models for state health programs, investigating funding opportunities, and creating educational resources for doctors to better integrate these treatments. The group must submit an interim report by November 2024 and a final report by November 2025, which may include recommendations for new laws based on their findings.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire state park admission rules to allow retired military members and their spouses to enter day-use areas for free. To qualify, these individuals must show a valid military ID and provide proof that they live in New Hampshire. The law also clarifies that while general admission is waived, fees for specific enterprise activities like boat rentals or campsite reservations still apply. Changes to the statute take effect 60 days after it is signed into law.

Maddy summaryThis bill establishes a legal framework allowing terminally ill patients to access investigational drugs, biological products, or medical devices that have not yet received FDA approval. To qualify, a patient must have a life-limiting condition with no known curative options and must obtain written informed consent from their physician, which includes a waiver of legal liability for any adverse outcomes. The law also protects doctors from license revocation or other penalties if they prescribe these unapproved treatments in good faith. These changes take effect on January 1, 2025, providing a structured pathway for patients to try experimental therapies while defining the specific medical and legal requirements for participation.

Maddy summaryThis bill authorizes the issuance of special number plates for surviving spouses of veterans who have passed away, allowing them to keep the license plates indefinitely until they remarry. The legislation amends existing laws to ensure that these plates, originally designated for veterans, can be transferred to a spouse without requiring a new application or fee upon the veteran's death. Additionally, the bill extends similar permanent rights to the surviving spouses of retired National Guard members and active-duty service members who qualify as veterans. These changes aim to provide a seamless transition for families while maintaining the requirement that the plates are non-transferable to anyone other than the eligible spouse.