Bill > HB1384

This bill, titled the "New Hampshire Third-Party Litigation Funding Transparency Act," introduces new regulations concerning foreign involvement in legal and lobbying activities within the state. Specifically, it prohibits "foreign adversary persons" and "foreign entities of concern" – entities organized in, owned by, or controlled by governments or individuals from countries designated as adversaries or subject to U.S. sanctions – from financing lawsuits. The bill also amends existing lobbying laws to prevent "foreign principals," which are defined in relation to foreign countries of concern, from registering as lobbyists. Furthermore, any individual acting as a lobbyist on behalf of a foreign principal must disclose this affiliation and the specific foreign country of concern they represent, and this information will be reported annually by the Secretary of State. These provisions aim to increase transparency and restrict foreign influence in New Hampshire's legal and political processes, with most sections taking effect on January 1, 2027.