SB 657-FN (2026): relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.

SB 657-FN (2026)

relative to the use of information technology and artificial intelligence systems by state agencies.

• Status: Died: the chambers did not agree on a version
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
• Senate committee: Judiciary
• Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 29, 2026 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1060s). On March 12, 2026 the Senate adopted “Special Order to 03/26/2026, Without Objection”. The committee voted 3–1 to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1060s). The committee's amendment (2026-1060s) was adopted on a voice vote on March 26, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 26, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. It crossed to the House on March 26, 2026 and was referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026, with 16 people signed in online: 16 in support. The committee held work sessions on April 8, 2026 and April 14, 2026. The committee met in executive session on April 15, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 18–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1491h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1491h) was adopted on a voice vote on April 23, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On April 23, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. On April 23, 2026 the bill was referred to the Finance committee. The committee held a work session on May 4, 2026. The committee met in executive session on May 5, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 23–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 14, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. On May 21, 2026 the Senate voted to reject the other chamber's changes on a voice vote, on a motion by Sen. Bill Gannon.

Sponsors

• Sen. Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D - SD21) (prime sponsor)
• Sen. Pat Long (D - SD20)
• Sen. Suzanne Prentiss (D - SD5)
• Sen. Cindy Rosenwald (D - SD13)
• Rep. Alexis Simpson (D - Rock 33)
• Rep. Laura Telerski (D - Hills 11)
• Sen. David Watters (D - SD4)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 17, 2026, 1:50 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100
• March 12, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• March 26, 2026: floor debate, Senate
• April 7, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 159
• April 8, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
• April 14, 2026, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
• April 15, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, GP 229
• April 23, 2026: consent calendar, House
• May 4, 2026, 10:00 AM: work session, House Finance, GP 230
• May 5, 2026, 10:30 AM: executive session, House Finance, GP 230
• May 14, 2026: consent calendar, House
• May 21, 2026: floor debate, Senate

Votes

• March 26, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-1060s — voice vote, passed
• April 23, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1491h — voice vote, passed
• May 14, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
• May 21, 2026, Senate: Nonconcur with the House Amendment — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 21-R
• RSA 21-R:6
• RSA 21-R:7

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 6
• SC 9
• SJ 6
• SC 11
• SJ 7
• HJ 9, page 55
• HJ 11, pages 4 and 15
• HC 19, page 14
• HJ 13, page 25
• SJ 13
• House Calendar 16, 2026, committee report