New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 4 R · 1 D cosponsors

SB 622 — relative to the offense of identity fraud.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 110; Effective 01/01/2027

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 29, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (4 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill updates the definition and penalties for identity fraud offenses.

This bill modifies how identity fraud is defined and specifies related penalties. It aims to provide clearer legal guidelines regarding identity fraud.

Summary

relative to the offense of identity fraud.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 68 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of SB 622 now includes a clear definition of "entity," which refers to organizations like corporations, trusts, and governments, making them subject to identity fraud laws. This change is significant because it explicitly states that both individuals and organizations can be victims of identity fraud, thereby broadening the scope of protection against this crime. By including entities, the law aims to strengthen accountability and deterrence against identity theft and fraud involving organizations.

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SB 622-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0094s SESSION 26-2194 09/08 SENATE BILL 622-FN AN ACT relative to the offense of identity fraud.
CHAPTER 110 SB 622-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0094s SESSION 26-2194 09/08 SENATE BILL 622-FN AN ACT relative to the offense of identity fraud.
SB 622-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0094s 26-2194 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the offense of identity fraud.
CHAPTER 110 SB 622-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0094s 26-2194 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the offense of identity fraud.
1 Identity Fraud;
110:1 Identity Fraud;
2 Identity Fraud.
110:2 Identity Fraud.
or SB 622-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (d) Poses as another person or entity, without the express authorization of such person or entity, with the purpose of obtaining confidential information about such person or entity, or another person or entity, that is not available to the general public.
or (d) Poses as another person or entity, without the express authorization of such person or entity, with the purpose of obtaining confidential information about such person or entity, or another person or entity, that is not available to the general public.
3 Effective Date.
CHAPTER 110 SB 622-FN - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - 110:3 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2194 1/30/26 SB 622-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-0094s) AN ACT relative to the offense of identity fraud.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Revenue Fund None Expenditures* Indeterminable Funding Source General Fund Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill Estimated Political Subdivision Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 County Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 County Expenditures Indeterminable Local Revenue $0 $0 $0 $0 Local Expenditures Indeterminable   METHODOLOGY:
January 01, 2027
This bill adds, deletes, or modifies a criminal penalty, or changes statute to which there is a penalty for violation.
Therefore, this bill may have an impact on the judicial and correctional systems, which could affect prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole costs, for the state, as well as county and local governments.
A summary of such costs can be found at:
https://gencourt.state.nh.us/lba/Budget/Fiscal_Notes/JudicialCorrectionalCosts.pdf AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Judicial Branch, Judicial Council, Department of Justice, Department of Corrections, New Hampshire Association of Counties, and New Hampshire Municipal Association
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 110; Effective 01/01/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/20/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/20/2026 02:00 pm GP 159

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 02:30 pm GP 159

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 127

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-0094s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0094s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0094s, 01/29/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 3

  12. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 48

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 622 do?
relative to the offense of identity fraud.
Who sponsors SB 622?
SB 622 is sponsored by Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Daniel Innis (Republican), and John Michael Potucek.
What is the current status of SB 622?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 25, 2025. Enacted.
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