CACR6 Relating to the right to compute. Providing that the right of individuals to use computation resources shall not be infringed.
Relating to the right to compute. Providing that the right of individuals to use computation resources shall not be infringed.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
The bill text contains no specific financial provisions, tax changes, or cost estimates that would directly affect NH taxpayers or household budgets.
Your Community
The bill is a constitutional amendment proposal with no direct impact on local services, schools, or community infrastructure.
Your Freedom
The amendment would constitutionally protect access to computation resources and prohibit discriminatory rates or unreasonable burdens on that access, though the practical legal effect remains unclear without implementing legislation or court interpretation.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 74
Sponsor
Keith Ammon (R)
The Short Version
This is a constitutional amendment proposal that would add a new right to NH's constitution guaranteeing individuals can freely access and use computation resources (devices and networks) without unreasonable discriminatory restrictions or rates. The amendment must be approved by voters in November 2026 to take effect.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Individuals seeking constitutional protection for access to computing devices and networks
- ▲ Potential future litigants challenging laws or regulations that restrict or discriminatorily price computational access
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Potentially regulated entities (ISPs, device manufacturers, or others imposing access restrictions) if courts interpret the amendment broadly
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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