Technology

signed · New Hampshire · House Jun 24, 2026

HB 1363: relative to employee candidate background checks.

HB 1363 amends New Hampshire law to allow the Department of Safety commissioner to designate an authorized person (not just the commissioner) to receive criminal conviction information from background checks for employee candidates. This directly affects state agencies and employers conducting background checks, streamlining how they receive sensitive criminal history data. The bill permits electronic fingerprint submissions and requires strict confidentiality for all criminal history records, while maintaining the existing process for state and federal background checks through the Division of State Police. The change aims to provide flexibility for employers without altering the core background check procedures.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates electronic fingerprint submissions and strict confidentiality for criminal records, aligning with data privacy protections in technology handling.85% confidence

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 Mar 11, 2026

HB 1265: prohibiting the construction of data centers in the state and establishing a committee to study the environmental impact of data centers.

HB 1265 prohibits the construction of new data centers in New Hampshire for one year from its effective date, affecting developers and businesses planning such facilities. It establishes a four-member committee (three House members appointed by the Speaker, one Senate member appointed by the President) to study the environmental impact of data centers. The committee must submit interim findings by November 1, 2025, and a final report by November 1, 2026, to legislative leaders and the governor. The bill does not ban existing data centers or address operational impacts, only pausing new construction while studying environmental effects.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentBill imposes temporary construction ban on data centers to study environmental impact, showing precautionary approach to protect environment from potential harm of energy-intensive facilities.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyProhibits new data center construction for one year, directly restricting tech infrastructure development and business planning in this sector.95% confidence

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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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failed · New Hampshire · Senate May 14, 2026

SB 640: relative to the use of artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license.

SB 640 prohibits using artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license (such as psychology, mental health, or substance abuse counseling) unless those services are delivered by a licensed professional. The bill specifically bans AI from replacing human professionals in direct client interactions, though it allows AI for administrative tasks like scheduling or billing. It also authorizes the Office of Professional Licensure to collect fees to cover enforcement costs for violations. This applies to all licensed professions in New Hampshire, with additional specific rules for psychologists and mental health practitioners.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareProhibits AI from replacing licensed professionals in direct mental health counseling, protecting patient care quality and safety in mental health services.90% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill prohibits AI from replacing human professionals in direct client interactions for licensed services, restricting AI's application in a specific technology context.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Medical Licensing Mental Health Substance Abuse Artificial Intelligence

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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