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NH HB1317

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Heath Howard

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits state agencies, political subdivisions, contractors, vendors, and grant recipients from collecting, maintaining, or disclosing personally identifiable medical, disability, or mental health data to the federal government or third parties without specific authorization

  • Permits disclosure only when the individual provides informed written consent, when expressly required by law, regulation, or court order, or when necessary to provide or coordinate health care, services, or benefits

  • Requires that when disclosure is mandated, only the minimum data necessary shall be shared, and de-identified or anonymized data must be used whenever practicable

  • Preserves existing protections under federal laws including HIPAA, ADA, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, GINA, and state laws including the NH Law Against Discrimination and Mental Health Bill of Rights

  • Grants the Attorney General enforcement authority with civil penalties and corrective action for violations, effective 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to patient privacy protections.

Last Action

Remove from Table (Rep. H. Howard): Motion Failed DV 130-186 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Health, Human Services & Elderly Affairs12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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