Governor Ayotte Signs Bill into Law

CONCORD, NH - This week, Governor Kelly Ayotte signed the following bill into law:

• HB 266 - relative to structural changes to the Department of Energy

In addition to giving the Department of Energy the right to appeal in any adjudicative or non-adjudicative proceeding before the Public Utilities Commission, HB 266 includes the following:

• Provides a limited exemption from the written consent requirement under the Parental Bill of Rights to allow videotaping, recording, and streaming of school-sponsored events that are open to the general public, such as athletic events and musical performances.
• Mandates that a final murder conviction will automatically determine that the person responsible cannot benefit from the victim's estate, including wills, joint assets, or life insurance, allowing those matters to be resolved more quickly to bring peace of mind to victims' families.