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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 621: allowing the birth mother to opt out of sharing certain information from the birth worksheet with state agencies.

HB 621 allows birth mothers in New Hampshire to choose whether to share personal details (like name or address) from their birth worksheet with state agencies. This directly affects birth mothers, who will receive written notice about information sharing and can limit disclosure to only essential data for vital records and public health. The key mechanism requires hospitals to redact personal identifiers before sharing minimal statistical information with agencies like the Department of Health and Human Services, updating existing information-sharing protocols. The bill does not change current law’s "refused to provide" option but formalizes an active opt-out process through written notice and medical record documentation.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill strengthens data privacy by allowing birth mothers to opt out of sharing personal information (name/address) with state agencies, directly protecting personal data under topic's data privacy focus.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

CACR 6: relating to the right to compute. Providing that the right of individuals to use computation resources shall not be infringed.

This constitutional amendment (CACR 6) proposes adding Article 2-c to New Hampshire's constitution, guaranteeing individuals the right to freely access, use, and employ computation resources like devices and networks. It would prevent laws or regulations from imposing discriminatory rates, restrictions, or unreasonable burdens on this right. The amendment requires voter approval in the November 2026 election to take effect, as it modifies the state constitution rather than creating new laws. It directly affects all New Hampshire residents by constitutionally protecting their access to computing resources.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyGuarantees free access to computation resources, preventing discriminatory restrictions - directly expands digital access and rights as per support indicators.95% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 359: prohibiting denial of banking and insurance services based on any factor that is not quantitative, impartial, and risk-based as measured by an objective standard.

HB 359 requires banks, credit unions, and insurers to base service decisions on objective, risk-based analysis rather than non-quantitative factors. It prohibits denying or canceling services due to a person's political views, religious beliefs (except for religious institutions), firearm ownership, environmental or social policy choices, or participation in diversity initiatives. The bill specifically bans the use of "social credit scores" that consider factors like support for environmental standards, gun ownership, or engagement in social justice programming. Financial institutions must use measurable risk data, with limited religious exemptions, and violations are treated as unfair business practices subject to penalties.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits non-risk-based discrimination in insurance (including health insurance), preventing denial of coverage for factors like political views or environmental policy support, thus protecting access to healthcare coverage.80% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBans social credit scores (data-driven risk assessment) that violate privacy, aligning with data privacy protections.95% confidence

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 293: preventing minors from accessing obscenity on certain electronic devices with internet access.

HB 293 requires manufacturers of tablets and smartphones (made on or after January 1, 2026) to install software filters that block obscene material for users under 18. Devices must ask for age during setup, automatically enable filters for minors, allow password-protected deactivation by adults, and notify users when blocking occurs. Manufacturers who fail to install filters, or anyone who intentionally disables a filter to let a minor access obscene material, face civil lawsuits (with potential damages up to $50,000 per violation) or criminal charges (a class B felony). The law directly affects device manufacturers and those who disable filters, aiming to prevent minors from accessing material defined as obscene under New Hampshire law.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires tech manufacturers to implement child safety filters on devices, regulating tech for consumer protection (minor safety) as a form of digital rights safeguard.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access

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signed · New Hampshire · House Jul 16, 2026

HB 639: relative to the use of and disputes over blockchain and digital currencies.

HB 639, titled "The Blockchain Basic Laws," establishes legal protections for blockchain technology and digital assets in New Hampshire. It prohibits government restrictions on using digital assets for purchases, self-custody of digital assets, and payments using digital assets without additional taxes. The bill protects home digital asset mining (within noise ordinances) and digital asset mining businesses (in industrial zones), prevents discriminatory electricity rates for mining, and creates a specialized "blockchain dispute docket" in superior courts to handle blockchain-related legal matters. It also recognizes smart contract-based trusts as legally valid and protects private keys from being compelled in legal proceedings.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits government restrictions on blockchain/digital assets, protects self-custody and mining, prevents discriminatory electricity rates - explicitly advances technology innovation.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

failed · New Hampshire · House Jan 7, 2026

HB 330: relative to establishing penalties for violations of the confidentiality of motor vehicle records.

HB 330 prohibits unauthorized copying, retention, or scanning of driver's license data - except for specific government purposes like voting verification or court orders. It imposes fines of at least $100,000 per violation for individuals (misdemeanor) and entities (felony), plus lifetime identity theft protection for affected residents, with $100,000 per person fines for data breaches. The bill directly affects government agencies, private businesses, and anyone handling driver's license information, strengthening privacy protections for New Hampshire residents' personal data. It takes effect January 1, 2026, and aligns with the state’s finding that license data is constitutionally confidential.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enforces strict penalties for unauthorized driver's license data access, directly strengthening data privacy protections under technology policies.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Aug 11, 2026

HB 1650: relative to an age-appropriate design code.

HB 1650 establishes an age-appropriate design code for online businesses in New Hampshire that are likely accessed by minors. The bill limits how these businesses can collect and use personal data from children, including preventing the use of data that might lead to repetitive use disrupting major life activities like sleeping or schoolwork. It requires businesses to verify a user's age and set default privacy settings that protect minors. The attorney general is authorized to create rules for enforcing these requirements.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill restricts data collection from minors, mandates age verification, and sets default privacy protections, directly advancing data privacy protections for technology users.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1329: requiring the secretary of state to add voters' ages to the voter file.

HB 1329 requires New Hampshire's Secretary of State to include voters' ages in the public voter file. This change directly affects political parties, political committees, and candidates for office, who can now request voter lists containing age data upon request. The bill amends existing law to add "age" to the list of information (alongside name, address, and party affiliation) that must be provided to these groups. The Secretary of State will continue to charge standard fees for these lists, with the new data becoming available 60 days after the bill's passage.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill adds voter age to public files, increasing accessible personal data and weakening privacy protections, a core aspect of technology policy.85% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1739: relative to energy infrastructure, economic development, and workforce training for large-scale data facilities.

HB 1739 creates incentives to attract large data-center campuses to New Hampshire while modernizing the electric grid. It offers developers phased property tax breaks over 12 years and transferable tax credits covering up to 20% of construction costs, contingent on signing binding Grid Modernization Agreements. These agreements require developers to source non-gas electricity (like solar or wind) matching their energy use, fund grid-stabilizing programs, and partner with community colleges for workforce training in data-center operations. The bill also establishes fast-track permitting for eligible sites and mandates community benefits like noise limits, environmental screening, and resident bill credits from exported power.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesOffers property tax breaks and transferable tax credits (up to 20% of costs) to attract data centers, directly using tax policy for economic development.90% confidence ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) matching data center energy use, funds grid modernization, and requires renewable energy sourcing via Grid Modernization Agreements.92% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates non-gas electricity (solar/wind) for data centers, requiring renewable energy matching and grid modernization programs to reduce fossil fuel reliance.90% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates partnerships with community colleges for workforce training, directly advancing employment standards and job readiness for data center roles.85% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill provides tax incentives for data centers, mandates renewable energy use, and requires grid modernization, directly advancing tech infrastructure development.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Electric Grid Solar Workforce Development

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Mar 16, 2026

HB 1408: prohibiting public disclosure of personal information on the Internet by an elected official.

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.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyProhibits elected officials from disclosing personal data online, strengthening data privacy protections by preventing misuse of constituent information.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Data Privacy Online Safety Social Media

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