Technology

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1582: prohibiting the use of credit information in underwriting and rating personal automobile and homeowners insurance policies and prohibiting certain surveillance practices by insurers.

HB 1582 prohibits New Hampshire insurers from using credit scores, credit history, or consumer reports to set premiums or make decisions about personal auto and homeowners insurance policies. It also bans insurers from using drones, satellites, or other surveillance to monitor properties without the property owner's written permission, and prevents insurers from threatening to cancel or raise rates if permission for surveillance is denied. The law directly affects all auto and homeowners insurers operating in New Hampshire and every consumer who purchases these policies. Key provisions require insurers to stop basing pricing on credit data and obtain explicit, revocable consent for surveillance, with violations treated as unfair insurance practices. The bill takes effect 180 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits insurers from using credit data and surveillance tech (drones/satellites) without consent, directly protecting consumer data privacy per topic description.95% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1283: relative to the use of face recognition technology.

HB 1283 prohibits New Hampshire state agencies and law enforcement from using face recognition technology without a warrant supported by probable cause or under specific legal exceptions. It directly affects state departments, police departments, and municipal entities that previously used this technology for identification purposes. The bill makes evidence collected through unauthorized use inadmissible in court and imposes class A misdemeanor penalties for violations. Key provisions require warrants for any state use, ban access to facial databases by third parties, and establish strict evidence rules to prevent misuse. This bill aims to limit surveillance capabilities while protecting privacy rights through clear legal safeguards.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts warrantless face recognition use, requiring probable cause and inadmissibility of unauthorized evidence, protecting civil rights and enhancing law enforcement accountability.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits warrantless face recognition use, requires probable cause, and protects data privacy through inadmissible evidence rules and penalties.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Law Enforcement Policing Consumer Data Protection

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1460: prohibiting the sale of a child's personal data.

HB 1460 prohibits companies and services that collect children's data from selling their location or other sensitive information. It directly affects businesses operating apps, websites, or platforms that gather data from minors, banning the sale regardless of parental consent. The bill amends New Hampshire's data privacy law (RSA 507-H) by adding a new requirement that covered entities cannot sell children's data, building on existing federal COPPA rules. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, without new state funding or positions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits selling children's sensitive data, strengthening privacy protections under state law, aligns with COPPA, directly regulates tech data practices for child safety.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1305: enabling the use of telehealth to deliver veterinary care.

This bill allows licensed veterinarians in New Hampshire to provide remote veterinary care using telehealth technology, such as video calls or phone consultations. It establishes specific requirements for creating a vet-client-patient relationship remotely, including real-time observation of the animal or access to electronic medical records, and mandates written client consent acknowledging equal care standards and the option for in-person visits. Veterinarians can prescribe medications remotely but must conduct in-person exams for controlled substances (except in hospice, palliative care, or transport emergencies). The law also requires vets to maintain confidentiality, provide emergency care instructions, and keep detailed telehealth records.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly enables telehealth technology for veterinary care, advancing its use in healthcare delivery without restrictions.90% confidence

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passed · New Hampshire · House Apr 23, 2026

HB 1121: defining the cost of an adequate education.

HB 1121 defines the specific resources required to calculate the cost of an adequate education in New Hampshire. It mandates that the state include certain personnel and materials - such as teachers, counselors, nurses, instructional supplies, technology, facility maintenance, and transportation - in its funding calculations. This bill directly affects how the state determines the necessary resources for public schools to meet educational standards. The definition applies to all public school funding decisions under RSA 193-E:2-a, requiring the state to formally account for these elements when assessing educational costs. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill mandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and maintenance in state funding calculations for public schools, ensuring adequate resource allocation for education.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates inclusion of teachers, counselors, supplies, and infrastructure in funding calculations to ensure adequate resource allocation for schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly mandates technology as a required resource in school funding calculations, directly supporting educational technology investment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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passed · New Hampshire · House May 13, 2026

HB 1124: relative to the right to compute.

HB 1124 establishes the "Right to Compute Act" in New Hampshire, creating a constitutional right for residents to privately own and use computational resources (like computers, software, networks, and AI tools) for lawful purposes. It prohibits government entities from restricting this right except for specific, narrowly defined compelling interests - such as preventing AI infrastructure risks, stopping fraud, protecting minors from deepfakes, or addressing datacenter nuisances. The bill defines "computational resources" broadly to include all technology enabling data processing, and "government action" to cover any rules or policies limiting such tools. It explicitly preserves existing intellectual property laws and does not override federal regulations. This law directly affects all New Hampshire residents using digital tools by strengthening protections against unwarranted government interference.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes constitutional right to privately own/use computational resources, prohibiting government restriction except for narrowly defined exceptions like preventing AI risks or protecting minors.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 10, 2026

HB 1577: relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.

HB 1577 allows utilities to share customer information with town emergency planners for emergency response planning and coordination. It requires utilities to have contracts with municipalities that include security safeguards to protect data and prohibit using the information for unrelated commercial purposes without customer consent. The bill directly affects utilities and municipal emergency management authorities by creating a legal pathway for this data sharing while adding privacy protections. This amends existing law (RSA 363:38) to permit the disclosure specifically for emergency planning, not for general use or billing.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires security safeguards and customer consent for utility data sharing, directly protecting customer privacy in emergency contexts per data privacy indicators.90% confidence

Tags Emergency Management

died · New Hampshire · House Feb 10, 2026

HR 23: affirming the importance of digital literacy and access for older Americans.

This resolution affirms that improving digital access and skills is critical for older Americans (ages 65+), who face significant barriers: about 25% didn’t use the internet in 2021, and 42% lacked home broadband access in 2020. It recommends that New Hampshire support state-led efforts to expand affordable internet, fund community-based digital literacy programs (like library workshops and intergenerational mentoring), and partner with senior centers and health services to provide training. The resolution also urges continued funding for existing broadband programs and encourages private-sector partnerships to provide devices and tech support. As a non-binding resolution, it aims to guide state actions and encourage collaboration with federal agencies and organizations like AARP.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly recommends expanding affordable internet access and funding digital literacy programs for seniors, directly advancing digital equity and access as per support indicators.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Tags Seniors

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1821: exempting certain information collected from electronic ballot counting devices from right-to-know law restrictions.

HB 1821 requires election officials to publicly post ballot images and cast vote records (voter selections captured by electronic machines) within 48 hours after an election, making this data accessible online. It mandates secure backups at both state and municipal levels, standardized formats for counting devices, and audit logs tracking access to prevent tampering. The bill exempts records involving fewer than 10 absentee ballots or specific ballot designs from standard public access rules but requires all other records to be posted publicly. Officials face civil fines of $250-$1,000 per violation for failing to meet the 48-hour deadline. This applies directly to local election clerks and the secretary of state’s office, ensuring transparency in election results.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates secure backups and audit logs for election systems, strengthening cybersecurity (a core technology policy) by preventing tampering with ballot data.95% confidence

Tags Government Transparency

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1363: relative to employee candidate background checks.

HB 1363 amends New Hampshire law to allow the Department of Safety commissioner to designate an authorized person (not just the commissioner) to receive criminal conviction information from background checks for employee candidates. This directly affects state agencies and employers conducting background checks, streamlining how they receive sensitive criminal history data. The bill permits electronic fingerprint submissions and requires strict confidentiality for all criminal history records, while maintaining the existing process for state and federal background checks through the Division of State Police. The change aims to provide flexibility for employers without altering the core background check procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates electronic fingerprint submissions and strict confidentiality for criminal records, aligning with data privacy protections in technology handling.85% confidence