New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire HB1506: creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies.
Status: In committee, October 23, 2026
What the bill says
An act creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies. Rep. Donnelly, Rock. 25; Rep. D. McGuire, Merr. 14; Rep. Muns, Rock. 29; Rep. Preece, Hills. 17; Rep. Corcoran, Hills. 28; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Watters, Dist 4 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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 commi.
From the introduced text, January 7, 2026:
AN ACT creating an exception to the restricted uses of artificial intelligence by state agencies. Rep. Donnelly, Rock. 25; Rep. D. McGuire, Merr. 14; Rep. Muns, Rock. 29; Rep. Preece, Hills. 17; Rep. Corcoran, Hills. 28; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Watters, Dist 4 COMMITTEE: Executive Departments and Administration ----------------------------------------------------------------- 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. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics. Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.] Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted …
Sponsors
- Thomas Cormen (D, 15) · primary sponsor
- (R, 25)