HB 1650 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee
Age-appropriate design code for minors
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Establishes an age-appropriate design code limiting businesses' collection and use of minors' personal data, narrows what counts as publicly available information businesses may collect, and authorizes the attorney general to adopt enforcement rules.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 11, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill establishes an age-appropriate design code which limits businesses' ability to collect and use the personal data of minors in the state. The bill also limits what may be considered publicly available information which businesses may collect and use, and authorizes the attorney general to establish rules to enforce such provisions.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
Quoted verbatim from the bill as introduced. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site
“"Affiliate” means a legal entity that shares common branding with another legal entity or controls, is controlled by, or is under common control with another legal entity.”
“As used in this subdivision, “a minimum duty of care” means the use of the personal data of a covered minor and the design of an online service, product, or feature will not result in:”
“A covered business shall configure all default privacy settings provided to a covered minor through the online service, product, or feature to the highest level of privacy, including the following default settings:”
“A covered business shall prominently and clearly provide on their website or mobile application:”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Rep. Brian NadeauR, Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Laurence MinerR, Rep. Paul TerryR
Public testimony
12 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
25% support67% oppose8% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“I oppose this bill because it does not expand transparency, protections, or meaningful benefits for New Hampshire residents.”
“My name is Dr. Edward Longe and I serve as Director of National Strategy at the James Madison Institute, a 501 (c)(3) research organization based in Tallahassee, FL.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
- Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate13–0Overall100% yea
Hearings and debates
- Jan 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs2:43:33–2:48:244m 51slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- Feb 18, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamFull Committee Work Session
- Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamInexpedient to Legislate — adopted, voice vote
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 1 P. 29
- Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 11:30 am GP 229
- Feb 18, 2026HouseFull Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
- Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- Mar 11, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 13
- Mar 3, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 13-0; CC) HC 10 P. 9
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.