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HB 1506 · 2026 · House · Executive Departments and Administration Committee

Exceptions to state AI restrictions

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creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.

Authorizes state agency commissioners or heads to apply for an exception to restricted uses of artificial intelligence and directs the department of information technology to create a review procedure, with final approval by the executive council.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · March 11, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill authorizes commissioners or heads of state agencies to apply for an exception to the restricted uses for which artificial intelligence may be used by state agencies. This bill also directs the commissioner of the department of information technology to create a procedure for processing and accepting requested exceptions, with the final decision on approval being made by the executive council.

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

“The commissioner or head of any state agency may request an exception to the applicability of this chapter.”
RSA 5-D:7
“The executive council shall review requests for an exception to the applicability of RSA 5-D and determine whether an exception shall be accepted or denied.”
RSA 4:49
“Such requests shall include the state agency's purpose for needing the exception and any other information required by the department of information technology, pursuant to RSA 21-R:4, XXII.”
RSA 5-D:7
“Upon approval of the request by the commissioner of the department of information technology, the request shall then be submitted to the executive council for a final decision on approval.”
RSA 5-D:7

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas CormenDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Science, Technology, and Energy
  • Rep. Tanya DonnellyRAssistant Majority Whip
  • Rep. Dan McGuireRVice Chair· Finance
  • Sen. Suzanne PrentissDAssistant Democratic Leader

Also: Rep. Chris MunsD, Rep. David PreeceD, Rep. Travis CorcoranR, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 2 wrote testimony

33% support50% oppose17% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I write in strong support of HOUSE BILL 1506, a thoughtful and well-balanced proposal that allows New Hampshire to responsibly harness the benefits of artificial intelligence while preserving clear oversight, transparency, and accountability.…”
— David Preece, Manchestersupports
“AI can improve government efficiency, but safeguards must ensure privacy, prevent bias, and avoid surveillance harms.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesterneutral

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study15–1
    Overall
    94% yea
  • Mar 11, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 29, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration3:02:43–3:03:511m 8slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Executive Departments and Administration2:27:10–2:28:431m 33slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 1 P. 23
  2. Jan 29, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/29/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Mar 3, 2026House: Refer for Interim Study 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 10 P. 20
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 43

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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