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failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 648: requiring age verification by commercial entities to allow access to pornographic material.

SB 648 requires websites and apps that profit from distributing material harmful to minors (defined as content appealing to prurient interest, depicting sexual conduct offensively, and lacking value for minors) to implement age verification. It mandates that commercial entities using reasonable methods (like government ID checks without storing data) verify users are 18+, post clear warnings, and not retain personal information. Parents or guardians can sue for up to $10,000 per violation if a minor accesses such content due to non-compliance, while the attorney general can seek $25,000 penalties. Exemptions include news organizations, libraries, museums, and educational institutions distributing content for legitimate purposes. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill mandates age verification for platforms distributing harmful content, restricting platform functionality. Requires verification without data retention but imposes operational limitations on technology platforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Online Safety Social Media

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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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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 12, 2026

HB 1678: requiring the secretary of state to accept voter registration forms directly from voters and to create an online portal for direct voter registration.

HB 1678 allows New Hampshire voters to submit registration forms directly to the Secretary of State starting January 1, 2026, instead of through local town clerks. It also requires the Secretary of State to create a secure online portal by January 1, 2028, where voters can electronically submit forms with identity, citizenship, and residence documentation. The portal must confirm receipt, securely transmit applications to local officials for verification, and include features like document uploads. This bill affects all qualified voters seeking to register, streamlining the process by removing the local clerk as an initial point of contact. The policy changes focus solely on submission methods, not eligibility requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires secure online portal with data privacy and cybersecurity measures for voter registration document transmission, aligning with data protection indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Digital Government

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died · New Hampshire · House Feb 25, 2026

HB 1316: restricting the collection and disclosure of autism-related data by state agencies.

HB 1316 restricts New Hampshire state agencies from collecting or disclosing personally identifiable autism-related data (such as an individual's autism diagnosis) unless the data is used for specific, limited purposes like administering benefits, providing medical care, or complying with education laws. Agencies must ensure any data collection complies with federal privacy laws (like HIPAA) and avoid using data scraping technology. Disclosure outside state government requires the individual’s or guardian’s written consent, court order, or necessity for essential services like education or healthcare. The bill explicitly preserves existing disability protections under federal laws like the Americans with Disabilities Act and IDEA.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareRestricts data collection/disclosure to protect patient privacy, aligning with patient rights protection in healthcare policies.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts data scraping technology use for privacy, limiting a specific tech application per bill's explicit language.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1289: criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purpose of video voyeurism and the invasion of the right to privacy.

HB 1289 makes it illegal to use small drones (unmanned aircraft systems) to secretly record people engaging in private activities - like at home, with family, or in other settings where they reasonably expect privacy - without permission. It creates a class A misdemeanor for capturing such images and a class B felony for sharing them publicly. Law enforcement can still use drones for investigations into suspected illegal activity, as specified in the bill. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, with no expected state or local costs.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes secret drone recordings for privacy invasion, directly protecting data privacy under technology policies.90% confidence

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passed · New Hampshire · Senate Apr 23, 2026

SB 519: relative to the use of unmanned aerial systems.

SB 519 creates a new legal right for individuals to sue when drones (small unmanned aircraft systems) are used to take images or video of private property without permission, in situations where a reasonable expectation of privacy exists. It prohibits drone operators from conducting such surveillance over private property without the property owner's written consent, except for specific exceptions like law enforcement with a warrant, utility inspections, or property appraisals for taxes. The law presumes a reasonable expectation of privacy in areas not visible from public ground level (such as backyards), allowing victims to seek compensation, court orders to stop the activity, and legal fees. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and has minimal fiscal impact.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill establishes legal right to sue for unauthorized drone surveillance, protecting privacy expectations over private property per data privacy indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1694: relative to the regulation of and protections for personal data obtained by websites and data brokers.

HB 1694 requires data brokers operating in New Hampshire to register with the Secretary of State and pay a $300 fee, creating a searchable online registry of these entities. It gives consumers the right to opt out of data processing for targeted advertising or sale, and mandates that data brokers notify consumers within 15 days when their data is deleted or opt-out requests are processed. The bill specifically protects minors by requiring data brokers to disclose child data practices and comply with child privacy laws, with special rules for "known minors" (children under 18 whom a website knows are minors). This directly affects data brokers, website operators, and all New Hampshire residents whose personal data is collected or sold.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires data brokers to register, gives consumers opt-out rights for data processing, and mandates privacy protections - directly advancing data privacy regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy Tags Privacy

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died · New Hampshire · House Aug 20, 2026

HB 1367: establishing a criminal offense of doxing.

HB 1367 establishes a new criminal offense for "doxing" in New Hampshire, defined as intentionally publishing another person's personal information (like addresses, phone numbers, or financial details) without consent to threaten, harass, or cause harm. It makes basic doxing a class A misdemeanor, escalating to a class B felony if it causes physical harm, over $1,000 in economic loss, or occurs as part of a pattern of harassment. Victims can also pursue civil lawsuits for at least $1,000 per violation, plus punitive damages, injunctions, and attorney fees. The law explicitly excludes lawful public records, consented sharing, reporting crimes to police, and protected speech like journalism.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes criminal penalties for doxing to protect individuals from harassment, aligning with civil rights protections and victim safety in criminal justice reform.92% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCriminalizes unauthorized publication of personal data, strengthening data privacy protections against doxing threats.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Policing Data Privacy

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