What's on the YDC docket this week?

Another week of session means another week of important bills that would improve the lives of young people across NH. With sponsorship by our Young Dem leaders in the State House, please check out more details below and help us drive the progressive change that is desperately needed in our state!

HB 1469

Hazing Prohibition and Guidelines for Campus Safety

YDC Sponsors: Representatives Cam Kenney of Durham, Denny Ruprecht of Landaff, Samantha Fox of Bow, & Garrett Muscatel of Hanover

HB 1280

Insulin Pricing Limits to Protect Prescription Costs

YDC Sponsors: Representatives Garrett Muscatel of Hanover,  Cole Riel of Goffstown, & Senator Dan Feltes of Concord

HB 1641

Reducing Mandatory Minimum Sentencing for Drug Offenses

YDC Sponsors: Representatives Casey Conley of Dover, Nicole Klein-Night of Manchester, Amanda Bouldin of Manchester, & Andrew Bouldin of Manchester

Public Hearing: Thursday 1/23 10am LOB 207

Public Hearing: Tuesday 1/21 10am LOB 302

Public Hearing: Tuesday 1/21 9:30am LOB 204

Why support this bill?

• Hazing perpetuates toxic social culture at higher education institutions in NH every year
• Hazing can be traumatizing and sometimes fatal. Trauma is long-lasting and interferes in day-to-day life
• This bill mandates campus safety precautions and consequences for hazing allegations

Why support this bill?

• Prohibits health insurers from charging more than $100/month for insulin, no matter the amount or type of insulin needed
• Addresses the rapidly skyrocketing cost of insulin and follows up on legislation introduced by Senator Jeanne Shaheen to take on high insulin costs 
• Check out their Op-Ed to learn more

Why support this bill?

• Addiction and substance use disorders are *not* a criminal issue. 
• This bill reduces criminal penalties & sentencing of drug offenses
• Lengthening prison sentences does not solve substance use disorders, does not increase deterrence, and does not reduce drug use or sales 

Can you come to Concord on Tuesday, 1/21 or Thursday, 1/23?

Do you have questions or additional ideas about how best you can you help advance these bills? We can help! 

Respond directly to this email and let us know in what capacity you are able or interested in helping to support these Young Dem Representatives!

YDC PRIORITY BILL REMINDER:

Don't forget to sign onto the Student Loan Bill of Rights & Rent Stabilization letter campaigns from last week! Our advocacy is not over until these priority bills are passed.