HB1728 Requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.
Requiring sufficient cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Cybersecurity requirements add upfront costs but prevent potentially devastating financial losses from cyberattacks on infrastructure.
Your Community
Protecting critical infrastructure from cyber threats is essential for community safety and continuity of public services.
Your Freedom
No direct impact on individual freedoms; infrastructure security measure.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6 P. 36
Sponsor
Donald McFarlane (R)
The Short Version
Would require cybersecurity protections for critical infrastructure and technology projects in New Hampshire. Killed via Inexpedient to Legislate voice vote.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ All NH residents relying on critical infrastructure
- ▲ Government agencies
- ▲ Public safety
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Technology vendors and infrastructure operators facing compliance costs
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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