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HB 293 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Obscenity filters required on devices for minors

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preventing minors from accessing obscenity on certain electronic devices with internet access.

Requires manufacturers of electronic tablets and smartphones to install filters preventing minors from accessing obscene material and creates civil and criminal liability for manufacturers or persons who fail to install or who disable such filters to allow minor access.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill requires manufacturers of electronic tablets and smartphones to install filters on those devices that prevent minors from accessing obscene material and creates civil liability against a manufacturer that does not install filters in devices. The bill also creates civil and criminal liability against a manufacturer or person who disables a filter with the intent to allow a minor to access obscene material.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Margaret DryeRPrimeClerk· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Lisa MazurRVice Chair· Health, Human Services and Elderly Affairs
  • Rep. Katy PeternelRVice Chair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Kristin NobleRChair· Education Policy and Administration
  • Rep. Michael MoffettRChair· State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Rep. Judy AronRChair· Environment and Agriculture
  • Rep. Marie Louise BjelobrkRClerk· Municipal and County Government

Also: Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Michael AronR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-02-059:30 amHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-0310:00 amHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-09-1010:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-09-1510:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-10-2711:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearingcancelled
  • 2025-11-1210:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 2 P. 13
  2. Feb 5, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  3. Mar 3, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2025 10:00 am LOB 206-208
  4. Mar 4, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  5. Sep 10, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  6. Sep 15, 2025HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 09/15/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  7. Oct 27, 2025House==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 10/27/2025 11:00 am GP 230
  8. Nov 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 11/12/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  9. Nov 12, 2025House: Refer for Interim Study 11/12/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 14
  10. Jan 7, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 75

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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