CHAPTER 21
HB 523 - FINAL VERSION
3Jan2018... 2480h
2018 SESSION
17-0720
05/10
HOUSE BILL 523
AN ACT establishing a committee to study the use and regulation of biometric information.
SPONSORS: Rep. Kurk, Hills. 2; Rep. King, Hills. 33; Rep. Cushing, Rock. 21; Sen. Avard, Dist 12; Sen. Feltes, Dist 15
COMMITTEE: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
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This bill establishes a committee to study the use and regulation of biometric information.
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3Jan2018... 2480h 17-0720
05/10
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen
AN ACT establishing a committee to study the use and regulation of biometric information.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
21:1 Committee Established. There is established a committee to study the use and regulation of biometric information.
21:2 Membership and Compensation.
I. The members of the committee shall be as follows:
(a) Three members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(b) One member of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
II. Members of the committee shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the committee.
21:3 Duties. The committee shall determine the appropriate level of regulation for the collection and use of biometric information. The committee may solicit information and testimony from any individual or entity the committee deems relevant to its study.
21:4 Chairperson; Quorum. The members of the study committee shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the committee shall be called by the first-named house member. The first meeting of the committee shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Three members of the committee shall constitute a quorum.
21:5 Report. The committee shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the speaker of the house of representatives, the president of the senate, the house clerk, the senate clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before November 1, 2018.
21:6 Effective Date. This act shall take effect upon its passage.
Approved: May 15, 2018
Effective Date: May 15, 2018
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 24, 2017 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 8, 2017 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 14, 2017 | House | Exec Session |
| Oct. 31, 2017 | House | Exec Session |
| Jan. 3, 2018 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 13, 2018 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 27, 2018 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 19, 2018 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 15, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/15/2018; Chapter 21; Eff. 5/15/2018
April 26, 2018: Enrolled 04/26/2018
April 26, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/26/2018); SJ 15
April 19, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/19/2018; SJ 13
April 19, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/19/2018; SC 17
March 27, 2018: Hearing: 03/27/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 14
March 13, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/13/2018, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 11
Feb. 1, 2018: Introduced 02/01/2018 and Referred to Commerce; SJ 4
Jan. 3, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2480h: MA VV 01/03/2018 HJ 1 P. 31
Jan. 3, 2018: Amendment # 2017-2480h: AA VV 01/03/2018 HJ 1 P. 31
Jan. 3, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2017-2480h (NT) for 01/03/2018 (Vote 13-0; CC)
Oct. 31, 2017: Executive Session: 10/31/2017 11:00 AM LOB 302
Oct. 24, 2017: ==RESCHEDULED== Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2017 10:15 AM LOB 308
Oct. 24, 2017: ==CANCELLED== Retained Bill Subcommittee Work Session: 10/24/2017 10:15 AM LOB 302
: Retained in Committee
Feb. 14, 2017: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/14/2017 01:30 PM LOB 302
Feb. 14, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/14/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
Feb. 8, 2017: ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/08/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
Feb. 7, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/07/2017 10:00 AM LOB 302
Feb. 1, 2017: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/01/2017 09:00 AM LOB 303
Jan. 24, 2017: Public Hearing: 01/24/2017 01:45 PM LOB 302
Jan. 5, 2017: Introduced 01/05/2017 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs HJ 3 P. 17