HB1650 Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Relative to an age-appropriate design code.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Minimal direct financial impact on families; compliance costs fall on technology companies.
Your Community
Protects children from harmful online design practices that exploit their data and attention.
Your Freedom
Imposes design requirements on tech companies, which could limit some features or require age verification that affects all users.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
Sponsor
Melissa Litchfield (R)
The Short Version
Would establish an age-appropriate design code for digital products and services likely to be accessed by children, similar to laws passed in California and the UK. Aims to protect minors' privacy and safety online.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Children and teens using digital platforms
- ▲ Parents seeking online safety protections
- ▲ Privacy advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Technology companies required to redesign products
- ▼ Small app developers facing compliance costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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