New Hampshire HB 143 (2025) — Responsive Generative Communication to a Child (RSA ch. 270)
New Hampshire · N.H. RSA ch. 270 (HB 143, 2025); RSA 270:1-270:2
New Hampshire targets AI chatbots whose sole purpose is open-ended generative conversation. An owner or operator of such a program may not knowingly direct a communication to a child that is intended to facilitate, encourage, solicit, or recommend that the child imminently engage in sexually explicit conduct, illegal drug or alcohol use, self-harm or suicide, or violence. A harmed child — or the child's parent or next friend — may sue for damages, with a minimum of $1,000 in liquidated damages per violation. The Attorney General may also bring an enforcement action.
Technical detail
RSA ch. 270 (HB 143, 2025) prohibits an owner/operator of a 'responsive generative communication' AI program from knowingly directing to a child a communication intended to facilitate imminent sexually explicit conduct, illegal drug/alcohol use, self-harm/suicide, or violence; RSA 270:2 creates a private right of action with liquidated damages of at least $1,000 per violation, plus Attorney General enforcement after notice.
Who is protected: Children who interact with open-ended generative AI chat programs.
Who must comply: Owners and operators of AI chat programs whose sole purpose is open-ended generative communication.
Key facts
| Jurisdiction | New Hampshire |
|---|---|
| Level | State |
| Status | In effect |
| Protection strength | Limited protection |
| Effective date | 2026-01-01 |
| Enacted | 2025-08-01 |
| Citation | N.H. RSA ch. 270 (HB 143, 2025); RSA 270:1-270:2 |
| Enforced by | New Hampshire Attorney General (after notice/cure); plus private enforcement by the child, parent, or next friend. |
| Private right of action | Yes — individuals can sue |
| Penalties | Liability for damages proximately caused, with liquidated damages of no less than $1,000 per violation; the Attorney General may also bring an action. |
| Topics | children's online safety · consumer protection |
| Last verified | 2026-06-16 |
| Official source | New Hampshire General Court — House Bill 143 (2025), RSA Chapter 270 ↗ |
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