SB 657 — relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
Last action — Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
Next likely step: consideration and a floor vote in the House.
Odds of enactment
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Prognosis
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Passed Senate
Current position in the legislative process.
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7 sponsors
1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.
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Single-party support
Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).
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In plain language
The bill regulates state agency use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems.
This bill establishes new rules for how New Hampshire state agencies use information technology and AI systems. It requires annual reporting on AI system usage, compliance, and workforce impacts.
What this means for you
- Workers: This bill may impact workers by assessing the effects of AI on workforce composition and training needs.
Summary
(Second New Title) relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
Bill Text
What changed in the latest version
52 added · 89 removedPlain-language change summary
The revised version of Bill SB 657 has shifted focus from creating a specific position within the Department of Justice for overseeing artificial intelligence (AI) to establishing a broader study commission. The commission will evaluate the commercial and political implications of AI in New Hampshire, involving various state officials, rather than relying on a single analyst. This change matters because it allows for a more comprehensive assessment of AI's impact across multiple sectors, enabling better-informed policies and protections for residents.
SB 657-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSESENATE 03/26/2026 1060s 23Apr2026...SESSION 26-3270 07/09 SENATE BILL 657-FN AN ACT creating a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
1491h SESSION 26-3270 07/09 SENATE BILL 657-FN AN ACT relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
Judiciary ───────────────────────────────────────────────────────────────── AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill:bill creates a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
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Changes the advice the commissioner of the department of information technology receives from the information technology council.
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Allows the commissioner to establish an artificial intelligence-related advisement committee.
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Requires the commissioner to submit an annual report detailing state agency use of artificial intelligence systems.
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1491h 26-3270 07/09 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
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(a) Statewide strategic technology plans.
(b) Outsourcing relationships, including those involving the purchase, lease, or rent of technology equipment and vendor contract terms.
(c) Computer systems consolidation.
(d) Implementation of centralized services.
(e) Changes in information technology resources.
(f) Statewide information technology policies and standards.
(g) Budgeting for information technology.
(h) The security of data shared with the federal government, methods to improve state data security practices, and suggested legislation, policies, and procedures to limit data sharing when its confidentiality cannot be assured.
(i) The development, procurement, deployment, and use of artificial intelligence systems by state agencies, including:
(1) Compliance with RSA 5-D, the department's code of ethics for artificial intelligence systems, and safeguards for the right of privacy guaranteed by part I, article 2-b of the New Hampshire constitution;
(2) Opportunities to improve government efficiency, transparency, and accountability through artificial intelligence;
and (3) The effects of artificial intelligence on the state workforce, including training needs and changes to employment patterns.
2 Department of Information Technology;
Technical Committees.
RSA 21-R:7 is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
21-R:7 Technical Committees.
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The commissioner may establish technical committees to advise him or her on technical issues relating to, but not limited to:
SB 657-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE - Page 2 - (a) Hardware, software, and telecommunications standards.
(b) Information technology planning processes.
(c) Development of statewide policies and procedures.
(d) Emerging Internet and intranet technologies.
(e) E-government strategy and deployment.
(f) Wide area network efficiencies.
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(g) Cybersecurity.
(h) Cloud technologies or strategies.
(i) Artificial intelligence technologies, including generative artificial intelligence, automated decision systems, and machine learning.
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4V. Effective Date.
The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members.
The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member.
The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section.
Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
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The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before the first of each November.
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Action History
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Sen. Gannon Moved Nonconcur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13
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Ought to Pass: MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/05/2026 (Vote 23-0; CC) HC 19 P. 14
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Division I Work Session: 05/04/2026 10:00 am GP 230
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Executive Session: 05/05/2026 10:30 am GP 230
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Referred to Finance 04/23/2026 HJ 11
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Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1491h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
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Amendment # 2026-1491h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1491h (NT) 04/15/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
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Executive Session: 04/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Subcommittee Work Session: 04/14/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Public Hearing: 04/07/2026 10:00 am GP 159
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Subcommittee Work Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 229
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Introduced (in recess of) 03/26/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 9 P. 55
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Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1060s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
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Committee Amendment # 2026-1060s, AA, VV; 03/26/2026; SJ 7
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1060s, 03/26/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 11
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Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection, MA; 03/12/2026 SJ 6
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Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1060s, 03/12/2026, Vote 3-1; SC 9
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Hearing: 02/17/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:50 pm; SC 6
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Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
Sponsors
- Pat Long · Cosponsor
- Suzanne Prentiss · Cosponsor
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Laura Telerski · Cosponsor
- Alexis Simpson · Cosponsor
- David Watters · Cosponsor
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 408 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka Democrat
Co-sponsors (6)
- Pat Long Democrat
- Suzanne Prentiss Democrat
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat
- Laura Telerski Democrat
- Alexis Simpson Democrat
- David Watters Democrat
Not signed on (408)
408 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 657 do?
- (Second New Title) relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.
- Who sponsors SB 657?
- SB 657 is sponsored by Pat Long (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Laura Telerski (Democrat), Alexis Simpson (Democrat), David Watters (Democrat), and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 657?
- This bill has passed the Senate. Introduced February 04, 2026. It now moves to the second chamber.
- Where can I track SB 657?
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