New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session
New Hampshire SB657: (Second New Title) relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
Status: Passed one chamber, May 21, 2026
What the bill says
An act relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies. Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Long, Dist 20; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Changes the advice the commissioner of the department of information technology receives from the information technology council. II. Allows the commissioner to establish an artificial intelligence-related advisement committee. III. Re.
From the amended text, April 23, 2026:
AN ACT relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies. Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Long, Dist 20; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11 COMMITTEE: Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Changes the advice the commissioner of the department of information technology receives from the information technology council. II. Allows the commissioner to establish an artificial intelligence-related advisement committee. III. Requires the commissioner to submit an annual report detailing state agency use of artificial intelligence systems. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type. 03/26/2026 1060s 23Apr2026... 1491h 26-3270 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord …
Sponsors
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21) · primary sponsor