New Hampshire SB640: relative to the use of artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license.

Sponsors

• Howard Pearl (R, 17) · primary sponsor
• Timothy Lang (R, 2)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Kevin Avard (R, 12)
• Lucinda Rosenwald (D, 13)
• Tim McGough (R, 11)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Michael Moffett (R, 4)
• Peter Schmidt (D, 14)

Latest actions

1. May 14, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
2. May 1, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 04/29/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC) HC 19 P. 14
3. April 16, 2026: Public Hearing on non-germane Amendment # 2026-1522h: 04/22/2026 11:00 am GP 231
4. April 15, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 04/29/2026 01:00 pm GP 231
5. April 8, 2026: Public Hearing: 04/15/2026 11:10 am GP 231
6. March 16, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 8
7. March 6, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1051s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
8. March 6, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1051s, AA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
9. March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1051s, 03/12/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 9
10. January 8, 2026: Hearing: 01/14/2026, Room 103, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 1

Common questions

What is SB640?

SB640 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the use of artificial intelligence to provide services requiring a professional license.

What is the status of SB640?

Failed as of May 14, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 (May 14, 2026).

Who sponsored SB640?

Howard Pearl (R, 17), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB640?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2088&sy=2026