Revision: March 4, 2026, 2:14 p.m.
Senate Judiciary
March 4, 2026
2026-1060s
07/08
Amendment to SB 657-FN
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT creating a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
Amend the bill by replacing all after the enacting clause with the following:
1 New Subdivision; Artificial Intelligence Analysis. Amend RSA 21-M by inserting after section 19 the following new subdivision:
Artificial Intelligence Oversight
21-M:20 Artificial Intelligence Oversight Commission.
I. There is established a commission to study the broader commercial and political effects of artificial intelligence (AI) in New Hampshire.
II. Notwithstanding RSA 14:49, II(c), the members of the commission shall be as follows:
(a) Two members of the senate, appointed by the president of the senate.
(b) Two members of the house of representatives, appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.
(c) The attorney general, or designee.
(d) The secretary of state, or designee.
(e) The commissioner of the department of labor, or designee.
(f) The commissioner of the department of education, or designee.
(g) The commissioner of the department of health and human services, or designee.
(h) One member appointed by the governor, who shall have expertise in technology or AI.
(i) One member of the general public, appointed by the governor.
III. Legislative members of the commission shall receive mileage at the legislative rate when attending to the duties of the commission.
IV. The commission shall:
(a) Study how AI development and implementation affects:
(1) Workforce composition and employment patterns;
(2) Wages and compensation;
(3) Education, training, and skill requirements;
(4) Health care delivery and patient outcomes;
(5) Consumer protections, including fairness, privacy, and transparency; and
(6) Political and campaign communications, including advertisements, messaging, and microtargeting using AI, and the potential for misleading or manipulative content.
(b) Make recommendations regarding policies, regulations, or legislation to mitigate the negative impacts and maximize the public benefits of AI.
V. The members of the study commission shall elect a chairperson from among the members. The first meeting of the commission shall be called by the first-named senate member. The first meeting of the commission shall be held within 45 days of the effective date of this section. Six members of the commission shall constitute a quorum.
VI. The commission shall report its findings and any recommendations for proposed legislation to the president of the senate, the speaker of the house of representatives, the senate clerk, the house clerk, the governor, and the state library on or before the first of each November.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
2026-1060s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill creates a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.