New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 10 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1384 — relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

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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 04, 2025. Enacted.

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

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (10 R · 1 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill prohibits foreign adversaries from funding lawsuits and registering as lobbyists.

This bill makes it illegal for foreign adversary persons or entities to finance lawsuits and for foreign principals to register as lobbyists. It also establishes requirements for disclosures by those acting on behalf of foreign principals.

Summary

(Second New Title) relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

112 added · 111 removed

Plain-language change summary

The final version of HB 1384 includes a new chapter called the New Hampshire Third-Party Litigation Funding Transparency Act, which defines terms like "commercial litigation financier" and outlines specific exemptions for nonprofit organizations that represent claimants pro bono. This change adds clarity to the law by specifying who is considered a litigation financier and ensuring that charitable organizations can still provide legal assistance without being classified as commercial funders. This matters because it balances the prohibition against foreign influence in lawsuits while still allowing nonprofits to support those in need without the burden of regulation meant for commercial entities.

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HB 1384 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Mar2026...
CHAPTER 226 HB 1384 - FINAL VERSION 12Mar2026...
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Reardon, Dist 15 COMMITTEE:
HB 1384 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 12Mar2026...
CHAPTER 226 HB 1384 - FINAL VERSION 12Mar2026...
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HB 1384 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (B) An agreement by an attorney or law firm to provide legal services on a contingency fee basis to the claimant or to advance the claimant's legal costs in accordance with the New Hampshire rules of professional conduct;
(B) An agreement by an attorney or law firm to provide legal services on a contingency fee basis to the claimant or to advance the claimant's legal costs in accordance with the New Hampshire rules of professional conduct;
(C) A health insurer, medical provider, or assignee that has paid, is obligated to pay, or is owed any sums for a person’s health care under the terms of a health insurance plan or agreement;
CHAPTER 226 HB 1384 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - (C) A health insurer, medical provider, or assignee that has paid, is obligated to pay, or is owed any sums for a person’s health care under the terms of a health insurance plan or agreement;
2 Lobbyists;
226:2 Lobbyists;
HB 1384 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 3 - I.
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3 New Paragraphs;
CHAPTER 226 HB 1384 - FINAL VERSION - Page 3 - 226:3 New Paragraphs;
4 Lobbyists;
226:4 Lobbyists;
If the client is a foreign principal as defined in RSA 477:22- b, the statement shall clearly indicate this status and the name of the foreign country of concern as defined in RSA 477:22-b.
If the client is a foreign principal as defined in RSA 477:22-b, the statement shall clearly indicate this status and the name of the foreign country of concern as defined in RSA 477:22-b.
5 Effective Date.
226:5 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
I.
Section 2 effective 12:01 a.m.
January 1, 2027 II.
Remainder effective January 1, 2027
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

  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 2026-1911s and 2026-1928s (Rep. Lynn): MA DV 186-150 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1911s and #2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  6. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  7. Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  8. Sen. Birdsell Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading; Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment; Reconsider the Vote on Floor Amendment #2026-1928s; and Reconsider the Vote on Committee Amendment #2026-1911s, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  9. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  10. Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  11. Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1911s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18A

  13. Hearing: 04/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 17

  14. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

  15. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0921h: MA DV 183-151 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 8

  16. Amendment # 2026-0921h (NT): AA DV 183-147 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 7

  17. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  18. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0921h (NT) 02/27/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 57

  19. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/27/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  20. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  21. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  22. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 18

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1384 do?
(Second New Title) relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.
Who sponsors HB 1384?
HB 1384 is sponsored by Tara Reardon (Democrat), Clayton Wood (Republican), Cyril Aures (Republican), Mike Ouellet (Republican), Lisa Post (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), Brian Cole (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), John Hunt (Republican), Jim Kofalt (Republican), and Steven Kesselring (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1384?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 04, 2025. Enacted.
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