Rep. Rick Devoid

Maddy summaryThis New Hampshire resolution requests Congress to call a constitutional convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose term limits for members of both the House of Representatives and Senate. It specifically aims to establish a limit on the number of terms a person may serve in either chamber. The resolution is part of a state-level effort to gather support from two-thirds of states, as required by the Constitution, to trigger such a convention. It does not create term limits itself but seeks to initiate the process for proposing them through a constitutional amendment.

Maddy summaryHB 1367 establishes a new criminal offense for "doxing" in New Hampshire, defined as intentionally publishing another person's personal information (like addresses, phone numbers, or financial details) without consent to threaten, harass, or cause harm. It makes basic doxing a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class B felony if it causes physical harm, over $1,000 in economic loss, or occurs as part of a pattern of harassment. Victims can also pursue civil lawsuits for at least $1,000 per violation, plus punitive damages, injunctions, and attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes lawful public records, consented sharing, reporting crimes to police, and protected speech like journalism.

Maddy summaryHB 1415 creates a special veterans license plate for New Hampshire residents, requiring a $60 initial fee (in addition to standard registration costs) and $30 annual renewal fees. Revenue from these plates funds a dedicated veterans' support program, with up to $50,000 annually allocated to promote the plate program through the Department of Military Affairs and Veteran Services. The remaining funds are distributed to initiatives prioritized by the governor and state veterans council to support veterans, service members, and their families. The fund is nonlapsing, meaning it carries over year to year without needing annual reauthorization.

Maddy summaryHB 1348 allows New Hampshire law enforcement agencies to legally possess portions of human remains (such as bone or tissue) for training cadaver detection dogs, but only with written permission from the deceased's next of kin or a prior donation document. The bill requires agencies to document consent, return all remains to funeral homes after training, and follow strict handling protocols. It establishes oversight by the Department of Safety to ensure respectful treatment and compliance, with penalties for violations. The law directly affects law enforcement agencies and funeral homes handling remains, while prioritizing ethical standards in training practices.

Maddy summaryHB 1363 amends New Hampshire law to allow the Department of Safety commissioner to designate an authorized person (not just the commissioner) to receive criminal conviction information from background checks for employee candidates. This directly affects state agencies and employers conducting background checks, streamlining how they receive sensitive criminal history data. The bill permits electronic fingerprint submissions and requires strict confidentiality for all criminal history records, while maintaining the existing process for state and federal background checks through the Division of State Police. The change aims to provide flexibility for employers without altering the core background check procedures.

Maddy summaryHB 1366 requires law enforcement officers to notify military agencies when they have probable cause to believe a service member violated a military protection order. This directly affects active-duty military members (including National Guard personnel) and the law enforcement agencies handling such cases. The key provision mandates that officers must inform the military agency that entered the protection order into the federal database if a service member is suspected of violating it. The bill amends two state statutes to establish this notification requirement, ensuring military and civilian authorities coordinate on protection order enforcement. It takes effect 180 days after passage with no estimated state or local cost impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1240 upgrades the penalty for criminal threatening when a victim reasonably believes a deadly weapon is being used. It makes this offense a class B felony under New Hampshire law, directly affecting individuals who threaten others while displaying or using something that appears to be a deadly weapon (as defined in RSA 625:11). The bill amends RSA 631:4 to include the "apparent use" of a deadly weapon as a factor elevating the crime. This change takes effect January 1, 2027, and has no estimated fiscal impact on state or local governments.

Maddy summaryHB 1239 prohibits registered Tier II or Tier III sex offenders (for crimes against children under 13) from appearing within 1,000 feet of childcare facilities, churches, schools, or areas where children commonly gather under circumstances that would alarm reasonable people. This directly affects individuals convicted of sexual offenses against children under 13 who are required to register under New Hampshire law. The bill amends existing loitering statutes to add this specific restriction, creating a new criminal violation for such conduct near child-focused locations. It takes effect January 1, 2027, with no estimated state or local cost impact.

Maddy summaryHB 1238 amends New Hampshire law (RSA 265:4) to increase penalties for disobeying law enforcement officers. It reclassifies certain violations as class A misdemeanors (for offenses under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (d), (e), (f)) and upgrades penalties for violations involving motor vehicle accidents: a class B felony if serious injury occurs during pursuit (subparagraph I(c)), and a class A felony if injury or death results. This directly affects individuals who refuse to comply with officers during traffic stops or investigations, particularly when accidents happen while fleeing. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and was requested by the Department of Safety.