HB1694 Relative to the regulation of and protections for personal data obtained by websites and data brokers.
Relative to the regulation of and protections for personal data obtained by websites and data brokers.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Data protection reduces identity theft costs and gives consumers more control over how their data is monetized by others.
Your Community
Regulating data brokers protects residents from predatory data practices and strengthens privacy for all NH citizens.
Your Freedom
Personal data privacy is a fundamental freedom; regulation protects individuals from unauthorized data exploitation.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 12
Sponsor
Alice Wade (D)
The Short Version
Would regulate how websites and data brokers collect, use, and sell personal data of NH residents. Data brokers trade in personal information with minimal oversight, exposing residents to privacy violations, identity theft, and manipulation.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH internet users and consumers
- ▲ Identity theft victims
- ▲ Privacy advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Data brokers and websites that profit from selling personal data
- ▼ Companies relying on unregulated data collection
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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