New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 5 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1698 — relative to electronic credentials.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 178; eff. 08/18/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (5 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill relates to the use of electronic credentials.

The bill establishes regulations governing electronic credentials, outlining their usage and standards. It aims to formalize how these credentials are recognized and managed.

Summary

relative to electronic credentials.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

18 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The revised version of Bill HB 1698 adds clear language stating that no one will be forced to obtain or use electronic credentials, and businesses are not required to accept them. This clarification reinforces individual choice and privacy regarding electronic identification, ensuring that people can choose traditional identification methods if they prefer. It's an important change that emphasizes personal freedom and safeguards against mandatory digital identification.

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HB 1698 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2355 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1698 AN ACT relative to electronic credentials.
CHAPTER 178 HB 1698 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2355 09/05 HOUSE BILL 1698 AN ACT relative to electronic credentials.
HB 1698 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2355 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to electronic credentials.
CHAPTER 178 HB 1698 - FINAL VERSION 26-2355 09/05 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to electronic credentials.
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Approved:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
August 18, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 178; eff. 08/18/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 15

  7. Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 7 P. 22

  10. Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234

  11. Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:40 am GP 234

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 32

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

409 members have not signed on to this bill.

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transportation technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1698 do?
relative to electronic credentials.
Who sponsors HB 1698?
HB 1698 is sponsored by Jeremy Slottje (Republican), Mike Drago (Republican), Shane Sirois (Republican), Jonah Wheeler (Democrat), Peter Mehegan (Republican), and Tom Mannion (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1698?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 12, 2025. Enacted.
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