Technology

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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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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signed · New Hampshire · House May 19, 2026

HB 1175: relative to the offense of use of scanning device or reencoder to defraud.

HB 1175 updates New Hampshire's law against fraud using scanning devices or reencoders to specifically cover payment card chips (like those in modern credit cards), not just magnetic strips. It makes it illegal to scan or reencode chip data without permission to defraud cardholders, card issuers, or merchants. The bill expands existing criminal penalties to address current fraud methods targeting chip-based payment technology. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUpdates criminal penalties for chip-based payment fraud, strengthening enforcement against modern financial crimes within criminal justice framework.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill criminalizes unauthorized scanning of chip payment data, strengthening cybersecurity protections against modern fraud methods targeting digital transactions.95% confidence

signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 1, 2026

HB 1039: relative to the contents of parenting plans.

HB 1039 requires parenting plans in New Hampshire to include specific agreements about parents sharing a child's images on social media. This bill directly affects parents creating or modifying custody arrangements by mandating this new provision as a required element. The key mechanism adds a new section (f) to the parenting plan requirements, explicitly covering digital image sharing. The law takes effect January 1, 2027, and applies to all new or revised parenting plans after that date.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates parental agreements on child image sharing via social media, directly protecting minors' data privacy in digital spaces per bill's requirement for parenting plans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 20, 2026

HB 1727: relative to student data sharing for the Summer EBT program.

HB 1727 requires New Hampshire's Department of Education and Department of Health and Human Services to establish a formal agreement (memorandum of understanding) to share student addresses for the federal Summer EBT program. This program provides food benefits to eligible children during summer months when schools are closed, directly supporting low-income families. The agreement mandates that student addresses be kept confidential, used exclusively for distributing benefits, and deleted after the summer period unless federal law requires retention. The bill has no fiscal impact, as the departments already operate under a similar data-sharing arrangement.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareFacilitates Summer EBT distribution for low-income children's nutrition, addressing food insecurity - a public health determinant. Supports access to essential benefits without restrictions.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates confidentiality and limited use of student addresses for EBT distribution, directly protecting data privacy per bill summary.95% confidence

failed · New Hampshire · House May 14, 2026

HB 1685: establishing a committee to study aiding the growth of assistive technology businesses and adoption of assistive technologies in New Hampshire.

HB 1685 establishes a 13-member commission to study how New Hampshire could become a "technology-first" state, with a specific focus on assistive technology for people with disabilities. The commission includes representatives from disability organizations, education, healthcare, and vocational services, appointed by the governor and agency leaders. It will analyze current technology needs, emerging tools, and training strategies from September 2026 through September 2027, then report findings and recommendations to state leaders by October 1, 2027. This bill creates a study body only; it does not enact new policies or funding.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill creates commission to study advancing NH as 'technology-first' state, prioritizing assistive tech for disability access and digital equity, aligning with support indicators.95% confidence

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jun 24, 2026

SB 482: establishing consumer protections for digital access transaction kiosks.

This bill establishes consumer protections for digital kiosks that allow people to buy, sell, or transfer digital assets (like cryptocurrency) using cash. It requires kiosks to hold first-time transactions for 48 hours (with a cancellation option), limit daily spending to $5,000 for new users and $15,000 for existing users, and display clear warnings about scams (e.g., "no government agency will ever demand payment by crypto"). Operators must verify identities, block transactions to known scam addresses, disclose all fees and reference prices, and provide detailed receipts. These rules directly affect kiosk operators and consumers, particularly older adults targeted by scammers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImposes consumer protections for digital asset kiosks including scam warnings, transaction holds, and identity verification to prevent fraud in tech transactions.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Emerging Technology