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HB 1728 · 2026 · House · Science, Technology and Energy Committee

Cybersecurity standards for critical infrastructure

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requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.

Establishes a statutory standard of care for operators of critical infrastructure technology systems serving large populations in New Hampshire.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill seeks to establish a statutory “standard of care” for operators of critical infrastructure technology systems serving large populations in New Hampshire.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Donald McFarlaneRPrime
  • Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Jose CambrilsR, Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Jonah WheelerD

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

83% support17% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

Chair Vose, Vice Chair Thomas and Honorable Members of the New Hampshire House Science, Technology and Energy Committee: On behalf of the Secure Resilient Future Foundation (SRFF), I am writing to express our strong support for HB 1728-FN, An Act requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.
Paul Roberts, Belmont · Secure Resilient Future Foundation (SRFF)supports

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1010:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse Science, Technology and EnergyGP 229Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 33
  2. Feb 10, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/10/2026 11:00 am GP 229
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 28
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 36

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.