HB1154 Restricting the texting of unsolicited advertisements, including political campaigns.
Restricting the texting of unsolicited advertisements, including political campaigns.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Referred to interim study, so no immediate impact. Would have reduced spam texts that waste time and data.
Your Community
No immediate change. The problem of political spam texts continues unaddressed.
Your Freedom
Would have protected residents from unwanted intrusions on their phones, but was referred to study rather than acted upon.
Status
Refer for Interim Study: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 3
Sponsor
Wendy Thomas (D)
The Short Version
Would have restricted unsolicited text message advertisements, including political campaign texts. Sent to interim study, which is often where consumer protection bills go to die. Spam texts remain a major annoyance for NH residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Political campaigns and advertisers who can continue texting (bill shelved)
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ NH residents bombarded by unsolicited political and commercial texts
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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