relative to the regulation of artificial intelligence technologies.

HB 1725 establishes New Hampshire’s first comprehensive AI regulation, applying to businesses, government entities, and developers operating in the state or serving residents with AI systems. It requires clear consumer disclosure when interacting with AI (except emergencies), prohibits discriminatory AI development or use for social scoring/manipulation, and bans government use of biometrics without consent. Key mechanisms include creating a 7-member AI Council for oversight, a 36-month regulatory sandbox for testing innovations, and granting the Attorney General enforcement authority with fines up to $200,000 per violation. The law preempts local AI regulations and takes effect January 1, 2027, with no new state funding required.