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NH HB 1384

enacted

relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.

New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · lower

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Quick answers

Did NH HB 1384 pass?

Yes. NH HB 1384 has been enacted into law. Latest recorded action (2026-07-10): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

What is NH HB 1384 about?

NH HB 1384 is a bill in the 2026 Regular Session titled “relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.”.

Who sponsors NH HB 1384?

Brian D Cole, Brian Cole are the primary sponsors of NH HB 1384, joined by 16 cosponsors.

Introduced
2025-12-04
Latest action
2026-07-10 — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027
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Sponsors

  • Brian D Coleprimary
  • Brian Coleprimary
  • Clayton D Woodcosponsor
  • Cyril Nicholas Aurescosponsor
  • Mike Ouelletcosponsor
  • Lisa C.M. Postcosponsor
  • Jim A Kofaltcosponsor
  • Bill M. Gannoncosponsor
  • Regina Birdsellcosponsor
  • John B. Huntcosponsor
  • Cyril Aurescosponsor
  • Jim Kofaltcosponsor
  • Lisa Postcosponsor
  • Clayton Woodcosponsor
  • John Huntcosponsor
  • Tara Reardoncosponsor
  • Bill Gannoncosponsor
  • Steven Kesselringcosponsor

Committees

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Action timeline

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  1. 2026-07-10

    Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027

  2. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52

  4. 2026-06-23

    Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    enrolled

  5. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1911s and 2026-1928s (Rep. Lynn): MA DV 186-150 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  6. 2026-05-21

    House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1911s and 2026-1928s (Rep. Lynn): MA DV 186-150 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18

  7. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1911s and #2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  8. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  9. 2026-05-14

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  10. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Birdsell Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading; Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment; Reconsider the Vote on Floor Amendment #2026-1928s; and Reconsider the Vote on Committee Amendment #2026-1911s, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable

  11. 2026-05-14

    Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  12. 2026-05-14

    Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  13. 2026-05-14

    Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  14. 2026-05-12

    Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1911s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18A

    committee-passage-favorable

  15. 2026-04-24

    Hearing: 04/28/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 17

  16. 2026-03-17

    Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7

    introduction,referral-committee

  17. 2026-03-12

    Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0921h: MA DV 183-151 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 8

    committee-passage-favorable,passage

  18. 2026-03-12

    Amendment # 2026-0921h (NT): AA DV 183-147 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 7

  19. 2026-03-04

    Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  20. 2026-03-04

    Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0921h (NT) 02/27/2026 (Vote 9-8; RC) HC 10 P. 57

    committee-passage-favorable

  21. 2026-03-04

    ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/27/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  22. 2026-02-18

    ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/13/2026 10:00 am GP 158

  23. 2026-01-08

    Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:00 am GP 230

  24. 2025-12-04

    Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 18

    introduction,referral-committee

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