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This bill establishes a comprehensive framework for regulating artificial intelligence (AI) technologies in New Hampshire, creating a new chapter of state law that applies to any person, business, or governmental entity developing or deploying AI systems in the state. The bill defines an AI system as a machine-based system capable of learning from data and making autonomous decisions, and establishes a seven-member New Hampshire AI Council to provide oversight and guidance. Key provisions include requiring clear disclosure when consumers are interacting with an AI system, prohibiting AI development intended to unlawfully discriminate or infringe on constitutional rights, and restricting governmental use of biometric identification technologies. The bill creates a regulatory sandbox program allowing innovative AI systems to be tested for up to 36 months under careful oversight, and grants the Attorney General exclusive enforcement authority with the ability to impose civil penalties up to $200,000 per violation. While the bill provides robust guidelines for responsible AI use, it explicitly prevents private individuals from bringing legal action and includes a severability clause to ensure that if any part of the law is found invalid, the remaining provisions can still be implemented. The law is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and will require state agencies and businesses to carefully review and potentially modify their AI technologies to ensure compliance.

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