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NH HB1283
Bill
Status
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Buzz Scherr
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AI Summary
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Prohibits state and local government entities in New Hampshire from using face recognition technology unless they obtain a warrant supported by probable cause or a recognized warrant exception applies
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Defines face recognition technology as automated or semi-automated processes that identify individuals based on facial characteristics, excluding manual visual identification by a person viewing photos or video
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Makes evidence obtained through face recognition technology in violation of the law inadmissible in any court or regulatory proceeding in New Hampshire, including derivative evidence unless sufficiently attenuated from the original violation
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Completely prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from using face recognition technology or allowing access to its facial image database for such purposes, with no warrant exception
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Establishes a class A misdemeanor penalty for violations, with the law taking effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Relative to the use of face recognition technology.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026
3/5/2026