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SB640 — NH, US

SB640 is an AI governance legislation from NH, currently introduced. New Hampshire SB640 introduces legislative consideration for AI use in services requiring professional licenses [1]. AIGI tracks 2 primary-source updates on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-07.

Status & timeline

Regulatory stage
introduced
Bill status
introduced
Authority / governing body
New Hampshire General Court
Chamber
senate
Document type
legislation

Next deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.

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Enforcement risk score

0
/ 100

Hypothetical or aspirational; no enforcement signal yet.

Intelligence briefs (2)

legislation introduced 1/7/2026

NH SB640 Proposes AI Rules for Professionally Licensed Services

New Hampshire SB640 introduces legislative consideration for AI use in services requiring professional licenses [1].

This bill signals growing legislative attention to AI accountability in regulated sectors and professional licensure statewide.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review.

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legislation 1/7/2026

New Hampshire SB640 Targets AI Use in Licensed Professional Services

New Hampshire SB640 (2025) introduces potential future regulations concerning AI's application in professionally licensed services [1].

This development signals emerging legislative attention to AI governance within specific professional licensure frameworks, impacting deployer obligations.

Deadline: No fixed deadline — current legislative proposal for the 2025 session.

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Frequently asked questions

What is SB640?
The New Hampshire General Court is currently considering SB640, a bill introduced during its 2024 session [1]. This proposed legislation seeks to regulate the application of artificial intelligence in the provision of services that necessitate a professional license within the state. The bill specifically focuses on establishing guidelines at the intersection of AI technology and regulated professional practices [1]. Primary source →
Why does SB640 matter?
This bill signals growing legislative attention to AI accountability in regulated sectors and professional licensure statewide. Primary source →
Who does SB640 affect?
This proposed legislation would primarily affect AI service providers and licensed professionals operating within New Hampshire. Specific use cases include any AI system or tool deployed to assist in or perform tasks that fall under existing professional licensure requirements, such as legal, medical, engineering, or financial services. Organizations providing AI tools to licensed professionals, or professionals using such tools in their practice, are within scope. Primary source →
What are the key dates for SB640?
No fixed deadline — currently under legislative review. Primary source →
What is the current status of SB640?
As of the last published update, SB640 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
Where can I find the primary source for SB640?
The primary source for the most recent update is at https://gc.nh.gov/lsr_search/billText.aspx?id=1277&type=3. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →

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