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NH SB528

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Regina Birdsell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits lobbyists from receiving any compensation for lobbying activities on behalf of designated foreign adversaries, including China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Cuba, the Maduro regime in Venezuela, and Syria

  • Extends the prohibition to lobbying for foreign political parties of adversaries, government officials, and entities owned or controlled by foreign adversaries (defined as 20% or more voting interest or board representation)

  • Authorizes the Attorney General to investigate suspected violations, issue civil investigative demands for documents and testimony, and bring civil enforcement actions

  • Violations subject to disgorgement of compensation received plus civil penalties of up to $1,000 per violation, with courts able to grant injunctive relief

  • Estimated fiscal impact of $137,000-$138,000 annually starting FY 2027 for one full-time attorney position in the Department of Justice; effective date January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Prohibiting receiving compensation for lobbying on behalf of a foreign adversary.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 03/12/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 8

3/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce and Consumer Affairs3/16/2026
Executive Departments and Administration11/24/2025

Full Bill Text

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