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NH HB1283

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Buzz Scherr

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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