creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.

HB 1506 creates a process for New Hampshire state agencies to request exceptions to current restrictions on artificial intelligence use. It requires agency heads to submit written requests specifying their purpose for needing the exception, which must first be reviewed by the Department of Information Technology and then approved by the Executive Council. This bill directly affects state agencies seeking to use AI for specific purposes beyond existing prohibitions, without changing the core restrictions on AI applications.