‘Right to Compute’ bill passes House, while proposed data center precautions flop

By: Molly Rains

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: March 13, 2026

Words: 457

Last Updated: 4 months, 3 weeks ago

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The New Hampshire House continued to embrace a hands-off attitude toward technology regulation during two jam-packed session days on Wednesday and Thursday.

Representatives passed a bill proposing a broad “right to compute,” while killing other safeguard proposals aimed at data centers and artificial intelligence.

House Bill 1124, sponsored by New Boston Republican Keith Ammon, proposes enshrining the right of New Hampshire residents to “make use of computational tools” for any purpose, with carve-outs for …

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