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NH HB1508

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Barton

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows any party to a conversation to record audio or video without consent from other parties, provided the recording does not violate privacy laws (RSA 644:9) and is not used for blackmail or harassment

  • May be cited as the "Transparency and Protection in Communications Act"

  • Authorizes the Department of Justice and Administrative Office of the Courts to issue public guidance, conduct a statewide awareness campaign, and provide law enforcement training on the new recording rules

  • Estimated state expenditures of $500,000 to $1,000,000 in FY 2027 for media campaigns and potential staffing, with ongoing costs of $200,000 to $500,000 in subsequent years

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Permitting one-party consent for audio and video recordings in certain instances.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary12/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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