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NH HB1124: Relative to the right to compute.

Passed One Chamber New Hampshire

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

HB1124 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

New Hampshire's HB 1124 would enact a Right to Compute Act (new RSA chapter 507-J) barring any state or local government entity from restricting the ability to privately own or use computational resources for lawful purposes, except as demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to fulfill a compelling government interest. The House passed it by voice vote on March 11, 2026 after a 15-0 Ought to Pass committee report. The Senate Judiciary Committee recommended interim study (vote 5-0) and the Senate referred it to interim study on May 14, 2026; it has not passed the Senate and has not become law.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, state and local governments would face a high bar for restricting the private ownership or use of computing resources, including AI systems and data centers.

Key provisions

  1. As introduced, new RSA 507-J:2 would bar government entities from restricting the ability to privately own or use computational resources for lawful purposes, except as demonstrably necessary and narrowly tailored to a compelling government interest
  2. "Computational resources" would cover any tool, technology or infrastructure that facilitates computation or data processing, including hardware, software, algorithms and machine learning
  3. Listed compelling interests would include risk management policies for AI-controlled critical infrastructure, deceiving or defrauding the public, harmful deepfakes, and nuisances from physical datacenters
  4. The chapter would not preempt federal law or alter intellectual property rights
  5. House: Ought to Pass 15-0 in committee, passed by voice vote March 11, 2026; Senate Judiciary: hearing April 21, 2026, committee report of interim study 5-0, Senate referred it to interim study May 14, 2026; it has not passed the Senate

Latest legislative action

May 14, 2026. Refer to Interim Study, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

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