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HB1506 — NH, US
HB1506 is an AI governance legislation from NH, currently introduced. This legislative proposal introduces a potential exception to existing state agency AI use restrictions [1]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-10-20.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- New Hampshire General Court
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative review for the 2026 session.
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Enforcement risk score
Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.
Intelligence briefs (1)
New Hampshire HB1506 Proposes AI Use Exception for State Agencies
This legislative proposal introduces a potential exception to existing state agency AI use restrictions [1].
This development bears on the scope of AI deployment for public sector entities, signaling potential policy evolution.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative review for the 2026 session.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is HB1506?
- New Hampshire House Bill 1506 (2026) aims to establish an exception to current restrictions on artificial intelligence use by state agencies [1]. This legislative proposal indicates a potential future shift in how public sector entities within the state may leverage AI technologies for specific purposes, diverging from existing limitations on AI adoption. This could affect the scope of services delivered by state government. Primary source →
- Why does HB1506 matter?
- This development bears on the scope of AI deployment for public sector entities, signaling potential policy evolution. Primary source →
- Who does HB1506 affect?
- This proposal primarily affects New Hampshire state agencies and any organizations that contract with them to provide AI systems or services. Considerations include the specific types of AI use cases that might fall under the proposed exception, as these could expand the operational landscape for government functions, impacting public service delivery and procurement. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for HB1506?
- No fixed deadline — currently undergoing legislative review for the 2026 session. Primary source →
- What is the current status of HB1506?
- As of the last published update, HB1506 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for HB1506?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://gc.nh.gov/lsr_search/billText.aspx?id=1711&type=4. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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