NH HB 143
An Act criminalizing and creating a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain acts or actions through a responsive generative communication to a child
Criminalizes use of AI-generated responsive communications to facilitate, encourage, or solicit harmful acts to children, and creates a private right of action for affected children and their parents.
Jurisdiction
New Hampshire
Enacted
Jul 1, 2025
Effective
TBD
Enforcement
New Hampshire Attorney General; private civil actions
Signed by Governor in 2025. Primary sponsor Rep. Harvey-Bolia (R). Amends RSA 639:3 (endangering welfare of a child) and establishes civil cause of action under RSA 507.
New Hampshire General Court — HB 143Why It Matters
Notable for combining criminal liability with a private right of action for harmful AI communications to minors — a model other states may follow. Frames AI-driven child endangerment as an extension of existing child welfare criminal law rather than a separate AI-specific regime.
Recent Developments
Signed into law in 2025 establishing criminal liability and a private right of action for AI-generated communications that solicit harmful conduct from children.
At a Glance
Harms addressed
Requires
Who Must Comply
- Operators and users of generative AI systems that communicate with children in New Hampshire
Safety Provisions
- Criminal liability for knowingly using AI systems to facilitate, encourage, offer, solicit, or recommend harmful acts to a child
- Covers self-harm, suicide, and other conduct endangering a child
- Private right of action for the child, parent, or next friend
- Knowledge-based intent standard
Compliance & Enforcement
Penalties
criminal liability
Private Right of Action
Individuals can sue directly without waiting for regulatory action.
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Focus Areas
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APA
New Hampshire. (2025). An Act criminalizing and creating a private right of action for the facilitation, encouragement, offer, solicitation, or recommendation of certain acts or actions through a responsive generative communication to a child.
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Last updated April 16, 2026. Verify against primary sources before relying on this information.