New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

SB528 — prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

41 added · 36 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended version of SB 528 removes the mention of Venezuela and Syria as foreign adversaries while retaining Iran, North Korea, and Cuba. This change might simplify the focus of the bill on specific countries, which could lead to clearer regulations for businesses regarding foreign interactions and investments. Understanding which countries are considered adversaries is crucial for companies to comply with the new rules and mitigate potential risks associated with foreign investments.

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SB 528-FN - AS INTRODUCED SESSION 26-2120 09/08 SENATE BILL 528-FN AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
SB 528-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 03/05/2026 0845s SESSION 26-2120 09/08 SENATE BILL 528-FN AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
SB 528-FN - AS INTRODUCED 26-2120 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
SB 528-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE 03/05/2026 0845s 26-2120 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
(1) The People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, the Republic of Cuba, the Venezuelan regime of Nicolas Maduro, or the Syrian Arab Republic;
(1) The People’s Republic of China, the Russian Federation, the Islamic Republic of Iran, the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea, or the Republic of Cuba;
SB 528-FN - AS INTRODUCED - Page 2 - (3) The ability to appoint or discharge any board members, officers, directors, employees, or contractors;
SB 528-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE - Page 2 - (3) The ability to appoint or discharge any board members, officers, directors, employees, or contractors;
SB 528-FN - AS INTRODUCED - Page 3 - (b) If the attorney general has reason to believe that any person is violating paragraph II or has agreed to conduct that would violate paragraph II, the attorney general may issue civil investigative demands seeking documents, tangible things, and other information, as well as written responses under oath to questions or oral testimony under oath, to any person that may have knowledge or information regarding such potential violation.
SB 528-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE - Page 3 - (b) If the attorney general has reason to believe that any person is violating paragraph II or has agreed to conduct that would violate paragraph II, the attorney general may issue civil investigative demands seeking documents, tangible things, and other information, as well as written responses under oath to questions or oral testimony under oath, to any person that may have knowledge or information regarding such potential violation.
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This section shall not apply to any entities that are the subject of, or covered by, a qualified divestiture under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, Public Law 118-50, division H, including but not limited to any entity referenced in Executive Order 14352, dated September 25, 2025, whether or not such Executive Order is in effect.
This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
This act shall take effect July 1, 2027.
LBA 26-2120 11/18/25 SB 528-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS INTRODUCED AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
LBA 26-2120 3/6/26 SB 528-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT #2026-0845s) AN ACT prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
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This bill establishes a prohibition on lobbyists receiving compensation for lobbying activities on behalf of designated foreign adversaries.

  • RSA 15

    15:5-a Prohibition on Receiving Compensation for Lobbying on Behalf of a Foreign Adversary.

    This section creates a new provision prohibiting lobbyists from being compensated for lobbying foreign adversaries.

  • RSA 15:5-a

    II. No lobbyist may receive, or agree to receive, any direct or indirect compensation or other payment in any form, including intangible or in-kind, for carrying out any lobbying activity on behalf of another person, that is: (a) A foreign adversary; (b) A foreign political party of a foreign adversary; or (c) A foreign adversary client.

    This provision explicitly prohibits lobbyists from accepting compensation for lobbying activities on behalf of certain foreign entities.

  • RSA 15:5-a

    III.(a) A lobbyist who violates paragraph II shall be subject to an action for disgorgement of any compensation received as well as a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 per violation.

    This provides a penalty framework for lobbyists who violate the compensation prohibition.

  • RSA 15:5-a

    IV. This section shall not apply to any entities that are the subject of, or covered by, a qualified divestiture under the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.

    This exception clarifies that certain entities covered by specific federal law are exempt from the state's prohibition.

Action History

  1. Executive Session: 10/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  2. Subcommittee Work Session: 09/30/2026 10:10 am GP 229

  3. Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 20

  4. Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study 04/15/2026 (Vote 12-6; RC)

  5. Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  6. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  7. Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  8. Public Hearing: 04/01/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  9. Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 8 P. 114

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0845s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  11. Committee Amendment # 2026-0845s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0845s, 03/05/2026; Vote 8-0; CC; SC 8

  13. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  15. Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:00 am; SC 2

  16. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB528 do?
prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.
Who sponsors SB528?
SB528 is sponsored by Regina Birdsell (Republican).
What is the current status of SB528?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced November 24, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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