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SB 657 · 2026 · Senate · Judiciary Committee

State agency AI use oversight

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(Second New Title) relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.

Changes the advice the information technology commissioner receives from the information technology council, authorizes an artificial intelligence advisement committee, and requires an annual report on state agency use of artificial intelligence.AI-generated

Status

Died — the House and Senate did not agree · May 21, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕Senate
  3. House
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Establishes an artificial intelligence oversight position with the department of justice. II. Creates a civil right of action for certain uses of artificial intelligence. III. Creates a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDPrimeMinority Leader
  • Sen. Cindy RosenwaldDDeputy Democratic Leader
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader
  • Rep. Alexis SimpsonDDemocratic Leader
  • Rep. Laura TelerskiDRanking Member· Finance Division 3

Also: Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

16 signed in online

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-171:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0710:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-04-0810:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1410:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-04-1510:00 amHouse Commerce and Consumer AffairsGP 229Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0410:00 amHouse Finance - Division IGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-05-0510:30 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 29, 2026SenIntroduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
  2. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 6
  3. Mar 12, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1060s, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 9
  4. Mar 26, 2026SenSpecial Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection, MA; 03/12/2026 SJ 6
  5. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1060s, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 11
  6. Mar 26, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1060s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  7. Mar 26, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-1060s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
  8. Mar 26, 2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
  9. Apr 7, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 159
  10. Apr 8, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  11. Apr 14, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  12. Apr 15, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229
  13. Apr 15, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1491h (NT) 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
  14. Apr 23, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1491h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 4
  15. Apr 23, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1491h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 4
  16. Apr 23, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 15
  17. May 4, 2026HouseDivision I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  18. May 5, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
  19. May 5, 2026House: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 23-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14
  20. May 14, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 25
  21. May 21, 2026SenSen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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