Press Release: Senate Passes Bill to Update Definition of Disability
NEW HAMPSHIRE SENATE NEWS RELEASE For Immediate Release: April 11, 2024 Senate Passes Bill to Update Definition of Disability CONCORD, NH – Senator Denise Ricciardi (R-Bedford) issued the following statement on the Senate passing SB 596-FN, relative to the definition...
On the Passage of SB 413
Denise Ricciardi for NH Senate 9 (R-Bedford) issued the following statement today on the Senate passing of SB 413-FN, relative to civil actions for PFAS contamination: “This bill was drafted in consultation with the Attorney General’s office and the Department of...
Ricciardi Wins Award for Water Legislation
The NH Water Pollution Control Association recently awarded Sen. Denise Ricciardi the "Water Policy Champion" of 2024.
SB 561 Promotes Better, More Affordable Care Through Innovation
by NH Senator Denise Ricciardi THE HIGH COST of all access to health care is a major concern for many working families and small businesses. That is why I introduced SB 561. Decades ago, the concept of prior authorization, or pre-certification, emerged to curb...
SB 561 Will Streamline Insurance Authorization
State Sen. Denise Ricciardi, R-Bedford secured stakeholder approval for her bill to streamline the process for patients and providers needing prior authorization before a medical procedure (SB 561). Senator Denise Ricciardi for NH Senate 9, representing Bedford,...
On Passage of SB 580
Senator Denise Ricciardi for NH Senate 9 (R-Bedford) issued the following statement on the passing of SB 580-FN, relative to establishing a noise barrier on Teaberry Lane in Bedford: “This bipartisan solution creates a new funding stream to construct noise barriers in...
New Hampshire Hospital Association Statement on Prior Authorization (SB 561)
Steve Ahnen, President of the New Hampshire Hospital Association, released the following statement on SB 561 relative to prior authorizations for health care commending Senator Denise Ricciardi’s leadership in introducing SB 561, which removes barriers to patient care...
Greenfield Meetinghouse
I was pleased to help the restoration of the Greenfield Meetinghouse through the Charitable Gaming program which raises money to help causes such as this.
Memorial School Students Visit the Senate
One of the best parts of being a state senator is welcoming the fourth graders at the Statehouse. This past week I enjoyed hosting students from the Bedford Memorial School who visited me for a tour of Senate Chambers. These are the little extra things that make my...
Wreath-Laying Ceremony
As we take stock of our blessings this holiday season, our fallen soldiers who sacrificed everything in the name of our freedoms must be top of mind. Grateful to Wreaths Across America and the New Hampshire Daughters of the American Revolution...