HB1384 Relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits.
Relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on most residents.
Your Community
Protects the integrity of NH's legal system from foreign adversary manipulation and influence.
Your Freedom
Preserves the independence of the judicial system from foreign government interference.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027
Sponsor
Brian Cole (R)
The Short Version
Prohibits foreign adversaries and hostile entities from financing litigation in NH courts. This addresses concerns about foreign governments using the US legal system as a weapon or influencing outcomes through third-party litigation funding.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ NH court system integrity
- ▲ National security interests
- ▲ Defendants facing foreign-funded litigation
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Plaintiffs who might have relied on such funding
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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