Technology

in committee · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1154: restricting the texting of unsolicited advertisements, including political campaigns.

HB 1154 restricts sending unsolicited text messages for commercial advertisements or political campaigns without the recipient's prior permission. It requires senders to obtain express consent (in writing or otherwise) before texting ads, with exceptions for established business relationships or numbers voluntarily shared in such contexts. The bill mandates clear opt-out mechanisms in every message and prohibits using multiple numbers to evade blocking. Violations carry criminal penalties (up to a class B felony for repeated offenses) or civil fines of $250-$2,000 per incident, effective July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRestricts unsolicited text ads requiring consent, aligning with data privacy protections and user control over digital communications.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1589: establishing the digital choice act.

HB 1589, the Digital Choice Act, requires social media companies operating in New Hampshire to let users access and share their personal data across platforms. It directly affects New Hampshire residents who use social media services and the companies that provide them. The bill mandates that companies implement open technical standards allowing users to download their social interactions (like posts, connections, and public engagement) in a portable format and share this data with other platforms, while excluding private messages. Users gain the right to delete their data or obtain a copy they can easily transfer, with companies required to secure data and maintain interoperability through non-discriminatory terms. The law does not apply to email, cloud storage, or document services.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates social media companies to enable user data portability, enhancing data privacy and user control over digital interactions per Digital Choice Act.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Social Media

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1729: relative to the creation of a centralized enterprise resource planning service, and making an appropriation therefor.

HB 1729 would establish a state-managed process for New Hampshire public school districts to adopt a centralized administrative software platform. The Department of Education must develop a competitive request for proposals (RFP) for vendors to provide a cloud-based system handling finance, human resources, student data, and other school operations, with mandatory data security and FERPA compliance. Participation in the service would be strictly voluntary for districts, with the state providing technical assistance and transition support for those who choose to join. The bill includes funding to support the RFP development, stakeholder engagement, and district onboarding efforts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill explicitly makes an appropriation for a centralized ERP system, funding a state-managed service to streamline school district financial operations under fiscal management.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates FERPA compliance and data security for school software, directly protecting student data privacy and enhancing cybersecurity standards in educational technology.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Appropriations Consumer Data Protection

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signed · New Hampshire · House Mar 30, 2026

HB 1815: relative to education financing.

HB 1815 defines what constitutes an "adequate education" for New Hampshire public schools by specifying 11 required learning areas: English/language arts, math, science, social studies (including Holocaust education), arts, world languages, health/wellness, physical education, technology/engineering, personal finance, and computer science. It directly affects all public elementary and secondary schools in New Hampshire by mandating these subjects as core components of the state's definition of adequate education. The bill revises state law to replace previous standards with this detailed list of required content areas. It does not address funding mechanisms or budget allocations, focusing solely on curriculum requirements.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates 11 core curriculum areas including Holocaust education and computer science, strengthening educational standards and requirements for public schools.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates technology/engineering and computer science as required K-12 curriculum subjects, directly advancing technology education in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Curriculum School Funding

died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1436: relative to the classification and protection of personal digital information and cloud-stored files.

HB 1436 establishes legal property rights for personal digital information stored in cloud services, such as emails, photos, or documents. It presumes that individuals retain ownership of their unpublished digital data (including cloud-stored files) and creates a legal presumption of bailment when third parties hold this information. The bill requires government entities to obtain a warrant for searches or seizures of such digital records, treating them as protected "papers" under constitutional and state law. It directly affects consumers whose personal data is stored with cloud providers, distinguishing private digital content from public information while exempting certain public or emergency uses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for government access to digital data, protecting privacy rights in criminal procedure per Fourth Amendment standards.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes ownership of cloud data, requires warrants for government access, strengthening privacy protections per bill's legal presumption of bailment and warrant requirement for searches.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1799: relative to required state funding for providing an opportunity for an adequate education.

HB 1799 defines what constitutes a "constitutionally adequate education" in New Hampshire, requiring the state to fund specific resources to ensure all students have access to quality education regardless of location. The bill mandates funding for key staff (teachers, counselors, librarians, nurses), instructional materials, technology, facilities maintenance, and transportation starting in 2026. It directs school districts and the state to develop plans addressing educational outcome disparities between districts. This directly affects public school districts and the state's education budget, shifting responsibility to cover these defined costs rather than relying solely on local property taxes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates state funding for education resources (staff, materials, facilities) starting 2026, directly increasing public service appropriations per budget & taxes topic definition.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates state funding for staff, materials, technology, and infrastructure to ensure constitutionally adequate education access and address disparities.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates state funding for technology resources in schools to ensure educational access, directly advancing technology access for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget Curriculum School Funding

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 589: relative to port electrification, microgrid development, and cybersecurity standards for energy and water systems.

SB 589 requires New Hampshire to create a task force studying electricity needs for interstate trucking charging stations, port electrification, and transmission corridors, with a report due by June 2027. It authorizes a pilot program for microgrid development at up to five locations to improve energy resilience, collaborating with utilities and businesses. The bill also mandates the Department of Energy to develop cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy systems like solar and battery storage. These provisions directly affect state agencies, transportation infrastructure planners, port operators, and energy providers by setting new planning and safety requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyAuthorizes microgrid pilot for resilience, mandates port electrification/transmission studies, and requires cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy resources like solar/batteries.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates cybersecurity guidelines for distributed energy resources, directly protecting critical technology infrastructure in energy systems.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill mandates task force for trucking charging stations, port electrification, and microgrid pilot for transportation energy resilience - directly advances transportation infrastructure needs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Grid Energy Resilience Transmission Cybersecurity Electric Vehicles Freight Ports

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1053: establishing a study committee to determine if and how the department of agriculture could receive electronically-submitted pesticide use reports.

HB 1053 establishes a legislative study committee to examine whether the New Hampshire Department of Agriculture should accept pesticide use reports electronically instead of via paper. The committee will assess if electronic submissions should be mandatory or optional and whether an online system could automate spray notification processes, with findings due by November 1, 2026. This bill does not change current reporting requirements but sets up a review to potentially modernize the process.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes committee to study electronic pesticide reporting, indicating support for modernizing government processes with technology.85% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1728: requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.

HB 1728 requires operators of critical infrastructure systems - such as water, power, emergency response, and public transportation networks serving over 10,000 people or 3,300 households in New Hampshire - to implement specific cybersecurity measures. The bill mandates strict firewall controls, phishing-resistant multi-factor authentication for remote access, and documented incident response plans to prevent foreseeable cyber risks. Operators who fail to meet this "standard of care" could face liability for harms caused by security failures. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and has no new funding requirements.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates cybersecurity for power infrastructure, directly protecting energy systems from cyber threats as part of critical infrastructure security.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates strict cybersecurity measures for critical infrastructure, enhancing protection against cyber threats per bill requirements.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationMandates cybersecurity protections specifically for public transportation networks, directly protecting transportation infrastructure from cyber threats.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity

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failed · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 582: modifying the base cost of an adequate education.

SB 582 increases New Hampshire's base cost for an adequate education from $4,100 to $7,356.01 per student for the 2027-2028 school year, directly affecting public schools receiving state funding. It expands the definition of "adequate education" to include specific resources like teachers, counselors, technology, and facilities maintenance. The bill requires the state to update this cost every two years using actual school data and adjusts funding formulas accordingly. The fiscal note estimates this change will cost approximately $500 million annually starting in 2028, funded through the Education Trust Fund.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesIncreases state education funding by raising base cost per student and mandating updated funding formulas, directly advancing public school budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationIncreases base education funding by 79% ($4,100 → $7,356) and expands 'adequate education' to include teachers, counselors, tech, and facilities, directly strengthening school funding mechanisms.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly includes technology as a required component of 'adequate education,' mandating state funding for tech resources in schools.95% confidence

Sub-Topics School Funding Student Health

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