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<strong>June 2nd:</strong> [https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2015/HB0271.html HB0271] This bill exempts from the provisions of the controlled drug act a health care professional or other person who prescribes, dispenses, distributes, or stores an opioid antagonist, or who administers it to an individual suffering from an apparent opioid-related overdose. | <strong>June 2nd:</strong> [https://www.gencourt.state.nh.us/legislation/2015/HB0271.html HB0271] This bill exempts from the provisions of the controlled drug act a health care professional or other person who prescribes, dispenses, distributes, or stores an opioid antagonist, or who administers it to an individual suffering from an apparent opioid-related overdose. | ||
<strong>May 28th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB169 HB169] signed, This bill would allow charitable casinos to offer a greater variety of games. The primary effect of this bill would be to allow charitable casinos to offer no-limit and pot-limit style poker games. These types of games are far more popular than alternatives. Without access to these games, many poker players must currently travel out of state to play the games they most enjoy. Currently, poker players can play no-limit and pot-limit, but only as part of a tournament. This bill would allow these types of games in a "cash" format, which allows players to leave at any time. People have a right to make their own choices with their own money. The fact that some problem gamblers exist does not justify limiting the freedom of all gamblers. | |||
<strong>May 14th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB171 HB171] signed, This bill will allow insurance companies to hold contests with payouts greater than $1000. Insurance producers should be able to market their services through contests, sweepstakes, raffles, or drawings and not be limited to an arbitrary amount. This bill will put insurance companies on equal footing with other companies already allowed to hold contests, sweepstakes, raffles, or drawings. | |||
<strong>May 7th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB102 HB102] signed, This bill defends open access to government in small towns. The non-germane amendment protects the right of property owners to build accessory dwelling units. If residents of a town make the effort to put an article on the warrant, they should have confidence that it will be acted on in the town meeting, and not ignored. Many NH residents are currently prevented by arduous zoning laws from building accessory dwelling units. The needs and demographics of NH residents are shifting. Accessory dwelling units make it possible for aging parents to live with adult children, elderly residents to retain their independence by obtaining live-in aid, and young adult children to share housing costs with parents. The right of property owners to make their own choices about their property should be respected. Increasing housing flexibility benefits everyone. | <strong>May 7th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB102 HB102] signed, This bill defends open access to government in small towns. The non-germane amendment protects the right of property owners to build accessory dwelling units. If residents of a town make the effort to put an article on the warrant, they should have confidence that it will be acted on in the town meeting, and not ignored. Many NH residents are currently prevented by arduous zoning laws from building accessory dwelling units. The needs and demographics of NH residents are shifting. Accessory dwelling units make it possible for aging parents to live with adult children, elderly residents to retain their independence by obtaining live-in aid, and young adult children to share housing costs with parents. The right of property owners to make their own choices about their property should be respected. Increasing housing flexibility benefits everyone. | ||
<strong>April 30th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB200 HB200] signed, This bill allows properly labeled food from local homestead farms to be sold at retail outlets. Easing restrictions on sale of farm goods at retail outlets makes it more possible for NH residents to partially support themselves sustainably through small-scale farming. This bill will allow NH consumers access to healthier and more unique options, and will result in higher availability of affordable, locally sourced food. | |||
<strong>April 9th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB122 HB122] signed, This bill repeals the prohibition on alcohol container labels referencing minors. HB 122 as amended repeals RSA 179:31, VII(a) which violates freedom of speech. This bill improves the current law on beer labels, which forbids any depiction of a minor no matter how innocent. The liquor commission would still be able to ban subject matter or illustrations that they determine is reasonably likely to induce minors to drink. The NHLA supports this bill, but is cautious about giving more discretion to regulators. Giving the commission the discretion to allow some artwork on labels also allows them to ban other artwork. How we exercise of our First Amendment rights shouldn't be decided by the liquor commission. | <strong>April 9th:</strong> [https://bills.nhliberty.org/bills/2015/HB122 HB122] signed, This bill repeals the prohibition on alcohol container labels referencing minors. HB 122 as amended repeals RSA 179:31, VII(a) which violates freedom of speech. This bill improves the current law on beer labels, which forbids any depiction of a minor no matter how innocent. The liquor commission would still be able to ban subject matter or illustrations that they determine is reasonably likely to induce minors to drink. The NHLA supports this bill, but is cautious about giving more discretion to regulators. Giving the commission the discretion to allow some artwork on labels also allows them to ban other artwork. How we exercise of our First Amendment rights shouldn't be decided by the liquor commission. | ||
Revision as of 17:56, 11 March 2026
September 1st: HB0270 This bill permits a witness or victim of a drug overdose to request medical assistance in order to save the life of an overdose victim by protecting the witness or victim from arrest, prosecution, and conviction. The bill also provides immunity from arrest, prosecution, or conviction for a person who, in good faith and in a timely manner, requests medical assistance for someone who is experiencing a drug overdose or for themselves if they are experiencing a drug overdose.
June 22nd: Agents from the Department of Revenue attempted to enforce tax and licensing regulations at PorcFest, but left after being met by an unwelcoming crowd of festival attendees.
June 2nd: HB0271 This bill exempts from the provisions of the controlled drug act a health care professional or other person who prescribes, dispenses, distributes, or stores an opioid antagonist, or who administers it to an individual suffering from an apparent opioid-related overdose.
May 28th: HB169 signed, This bill would allow charitable casinos to offer a greater variety of games. The primary effect of this bill would be to allow charitable casinos to offer no-limit and pot-limit style poker games. These types of games are far more popular than alternatives. Without access to these games, many poker players must currently travel out of state to play the games they most enjoy. Currently, poker players can play no-limit and pot-limit, but only as part of a tournament. This bill would allow these types of games in a "cash" format, which allows players to leave at any time. People have a right to make their own choices with their own money. The fact that some problem gamblers exist does not justify limiting the freedom of all gamblers.
May 14th: HB171 signed, This bill will allow insurance companies to hold contests with payouts greater than $1000. Insurance producers should be able to market their services through contests, sweepstakes, raffles, or drawings and not be limited to an arbitrary amount. This bill will put insurance companies on equal footing with other companies already allowed to hold contests, sweepstakes, raffles, or drawings.
May 7th: HB102 signed, This bill defends open access to government in small towns. The non-germane amendment protects the right of property owners to build accessory dwelling units. If residents of a town make the effort to put an article on the warrant, they should have confidence that it will be acted on in the town meeting, and not ignored. Many NH residents are currently prevented by arduous zoning laws from building accessory dwelling units. The needs and demographics of NH residents are shifting. Accessory dwelling units make it possible for aging parents to live with adult children, elderly residents to retain their independence by obtaining live-in aid, and young adult children to share housing costs with parents. The right of property owners to make their own choices about their property should be respected. Increasing housing flexibility benefits everyone.
April 30th: HB200 signed, This bill allows properly labeled food from local homestead farms to be sold at retail outlets. Easing restrictions on sale of farm goods at retail outlets makes it more possible for NH residents to partially support themselves sustainably through small-scale farming. This bill will allow NH consumers access to healthier and more unique options, and will result in higher availability of affordable, locally sourced food.
April 9th: HB122 signed, This bill repeals the prohibition on alcohol container labels referencing minors. HB 122 as amended repeals RSA 179:31, VII(a) which violates freedom of speech. This bill improves the current law on beer labels, which forbids any depiction of a minor no matter how innocent. The liquor commission would still be able to ban subject matter or illustrations that they determine is reasonably likely to induce minors to drink. The NHLA supports this bill, but is cautious about giving more discretion to regulators. Giving the commission the discretion to allow some artwork on labels also allows them to ban other artwork. How we exercise of our First Amendment rights shouldn't be decided by the liquor commission.
