HB 1725 · 2026 · House · Commerce and Consumer Affairs Committee
Regulating artificial intelligence
AI-generatedrelative to the regulation of artificial intelligence technologies.
Establishes a new statutory chapter regulating the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence technologies in New Hampshire.AI-generated
Status
Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill establishes a new chapter to regulate the development, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence in New Hampshire.
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
“"Artificial intelligence system" means any machine-based system that, through machine learning, neural networks, or other adaptive algorithmic techniques, is capable of learning from data, improving performance, or making autonomous decisions or predictions.”
“This chapter shall apply to any person, business, or governmental entity conducting business in New Hampshire, offering products or services to state residents, or developing or deploying artificial intelligence systems in this state.”
“There is established the New Hampshire artificial intelligence council, administratively attached to the department of information technology.”
“Provide clear and conspicuous disclosure to consumers when interacting with an artificial intelligence system, including in health care contexts except in emergencies, in which case notice shall be provided as soon as practicable.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
Public testimony
7 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony
71% support29% oppose0% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Artificial intelligence poses many risks that must be studied and prevented BEFORE this technology is integrated into every day life to irrevocable levels.”
“Testimony on HB 1725: Regulation of Artificial Intelligence Technologies I stand before you to express my concerns regarding the underpinnings of HB 1725, particularly its lack of funding and oversight mechanisms.…”
Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.
Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Feb 4, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Inexpedient to Legislate16–0Overall100% yea
- Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteInexpedient to Legislateadopted
Hearings and debates
- Jan 15, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer Affairs1:07:15–1:19:1512mlocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
- Jan 22, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamSubcommittee Work Session
- Feb 4, 2026Public hearingHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Executive Session
- Feb 19, 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. 33
- Jan 15, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/15/2026 11:00 am GP 229
- Jan 22, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229
- Feb 4, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
- Feb 4, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/04/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 6
- Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 7
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.