NH HB1154

Prohibits sending unsolicited advertisement text messages to recipients without prior express permission, unless the sender has an established business relationship or obtained the number through voluntary public disclosure

Defines "unsolicited advertisement" to include commercial messages and political campaign messages transmitted without prior invitation or permission

Requires all permitted unsolicited advertisements to include an opt-out mechanism with a domestic contact telephone number and cost-free method to unsubscribe

Makes it unlawful to use multiple origination phone numbers to evade detection or defeat blocking/opt-out attempts

Establishes violations as a class B felony for repeated offenses, with civil penalties of $250 to $2,000 per incident, and allows aggrieved persons to bring civil actions against benefiting parties including candidates, campaigns, PACs, and advertising agencies

Takes effect July 1, 2027