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HB 1283 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Restrictions on face recognition technology

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relative to the use of face recognition technology.

Prohibits the use of face recognition technology, subject to certain exceptions.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 prohibits the use of face recognition technology subject to certain exceptions.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Buzz ScherrDPrime
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance

Public testimony

90 signed in online · 5 wrote testimony

97% support3% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Libraries should be controlled by the people and not by the government--to preserve critical thinking and avoid authoritarianism.”
— Marie Nardino, Andoversupports
“I support HB1283 because regulating face recognition technology is essential to protecting privacy and civil liberties. Without clear limits, these tools risk misuse, bias, and unwarranted surveillance.…”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchestersupports
“NH’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports for Behavioral Health and Wellness (MTSS-B) is a framework that helps provide behavioral health support to our students.…”
— Regan Lamphier, Nashuasupports

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1110:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-02-1310:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 158Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 13
  2. Feb 11, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/11/2026 11:30 am GP 230
  3. Feb 13, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158
  4. Feb 13, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/13/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC) HC 9 P. 18
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 24

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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