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NH HB1329: Prohibiting the use of facial recognition technology in connection with driver's license photographs.

Effective Sep 26, 2014 New Hampshire · 2014 session

Last verified Oct 8, 2026 · official bill text

HB1329 · where it stands

All steps complete
  1. Introduced Complete
  2. Passed first chamber Complete
  3. Passed both chambers Complete
  4. Enacted Complete
  5. Effective Since Sep 26, 2014
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In one paragraph

New Hampshire's HB 1329 adds RSA 263:40-b, which prohibits the department from using any facial recognition technology in connection with taking or retaining any photograph or digital image for purposes of RSA chapter 263 (drivers' licenses). Signed July 28, 2014 (Chapter 274); effective September 26, 2014, 60 days after passage.

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

What it means for business

No duties for businesses. The state licensing department may not use facial recognition on photographs or images it takes or keeps for driver licensing.

Key provisions

  1. New RSA 263:40-b: the department is prohibited from using any facial recognition technology in connection with taking or retaining any photograph or digital image for purposes of RSA chapter 263
  2. The prohibition applies to the state licensing agency only; the act places no duties on private parties
  3. Effective 60 days after passage; signed July 28, 2014 (Chapter 274), effective September 26, 2014

Latest legislative action

Jul 29, 2014. Signed by the Governor on 7/28/2014; Chapter 0274; Effective Date 9/26/2014.

Sponsors

NameRoleDistrict
R Sponsor HD-07-HIL

Topics and industries

Related topics

Facial RecognitionAI in Government

Affected industries

GovernmentTransportation

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