New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 6 R cosponsors

HB 1577 — relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 234; eff. 8/31/2026

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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 10, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 10, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (6 R).

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In plain language

The bill allows municipalities to access utility customer data for emergency planning.

This bill enables municipalities to obtain utility customer information to enhance their emergency response strategies. It aims to improve local preparedness for emergencies by allowing better access to relevant data.

Summary

relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

22 added · 19 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of HB 1577 now makes it clear that service providers can share individual customer data with authorized public safety officials during emergencies. This change is important because it helps improve coordination in crisis situations, ensuring that public safety officials have the necessary information to respond effectively. Additionally, the bill maintains strong security measures to protect personal customer information from unauthorized access and restricts the use of data to its primary purpose. This balance enhances safety while safeguarding people's privacy rights.

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1 Customer Data in Emergency Situations.
234:1 Customer Data in Emergency Situations.
Disclosure of a customer's data to a municipality's authorized public safety officials shall be exempt under RSA 91- A:5, IV.
Disclosure of a customer's data to a municipality's authorized public safety officials shall be exempt under RSA 91-A:5, IV.
2 Effective Date.
234:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
August 31, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 234; eff. 8/31/2026

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

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

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1599s (Rep. Vose): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1599s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1599s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1599s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:40 am; SC 15

  9. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 6

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0733h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35

  11. Amendment # 2026-0733h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 35

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0733h 02/17/2026 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 9 P. 27

  13. Executive Session: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 229

  14. Public Hearing: 02/09/2026 09:30 am GP 229

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Science, Technology and Energy HJ 1 P. 26

Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1577 do?
relative to the disclosure of utility customer data to municipalities for emergency response planning.
Who sponsors HB 1577?
HB 1577 is sponsored by Charles Foote (Republican), Jeffrey Tenczar (Republican), Terry Roy (Republican), Margaret Drye (Republican), Nicholas Bridle (Republican), and Dale Girard (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1577?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 10, 2025. Enacted.
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