Revision: March 30, 2026, 9:10 a.m.
SB 657-FN - AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE
03/26/2026 1060s
2026 SESSION
26-3270
07/09
SENATE BILL 657-FN
AN ACT creating a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
SPONSORS: Sen. Perkins Kwoka, Dist 21; Sen. Rosenwald, Dist 13; Sen. Prentiss, Dist 5; Sen. Long, Dist 20; Sen. Watters, Dist 4; Rep. Simpson, Rock. 33; Rep. Telerski, Hills. 11
COMMITTEE: Judiciary
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill creates a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
03/26/2026 1060s 26-3270
07/09
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
AN ACT creating a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
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.
26-3270
03/27/2026
SB 657-FN- FISCAL NOTE
AS AMENDED BY THE SENATE (AMENDMENT # 2026-1060s)
AN ACT creating a study commission to oversee the use of artificial intelligence in the state.
FISCAL IMPACT:
The Office of Legislative Budget Assistant states this bill has no fiscal impact on state, county
and local expenditures or revenue.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
None