HB1589 Establishing the digital choice act.
Establishing the digital choice act.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Digital choice protections could save consumers money by preventing lock-in and enabling competition among digital platforms.
Your Community
Consumer protections in the digital space are increasingly important as more services move online.
Your Freedom
Digital choice legislation typically expands consumer freedom to switch platforms, control data, and resist lock-in by tech companies.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 6
Sponsor
Melissa Litchfield (R)
The Short Version
Would have established a 'digital choice act' giving consumers rights over their digital platforms and data. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate. The specific provisions are unclear from the title alone.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Consumers wanting more control over digital platforms
- ▲ Smaller tech companies that compete against platforms with lock-in
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Large tech platforms that benefit from user lock-in and data control
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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