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This bill prohibits elected officials from publicly sharing a constituent's personal information online with the intent to harass, threaten, or incite violence. It defines "personal information" broadly to include addresses, phone numbers, social media profiles, photos, and online identifiers. Violators face misdemeanor penalties of up to $500 or one year in jail, and constituents can request removal of their information by providing evidence of an immediate safety threat. The law applies to state and local elected officials and takes effect January 1, 2027.
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.
HB 1658 requires app stores operating in New Hampshire to verify users' age categories (e.g., child, teenager) and obtain parental consent for minors under 18. It mandates that app stores create "minor accounts" (for users under 18) linked to "parent accounts" (for adults), and disclose key information like an app's age rating, content description, data collection practices, and data protection methods to parents before consent. The bill also requires re-obtaining parental consent for significant app changes, such as new in-app purchases or altered data collection. This law directly affects app store providers (e.g., Apple App Store, Google Play), app developers, and parents of minors in New Hampshire.
