New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1384: relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals.
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- Introduced
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- Passed both chambers
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Plain-language summary
HB 1384 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: relative to prohibiting foreign adversary persons or foreign entities of concern from financing lawsuits, prohibiting foreign principals from registering as lobbyists, and requires certain disclosures for persons acting on behalf of foreign principals. Primary sponsor: Brian Cole (Republican). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (July 10, 2026): Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 8
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brian Cole | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 26 |
| Cyril Aures | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Bill Gannon | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 23 |
| John Hunt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Cheshire 14 |
| Steven Kesselring | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Jim Kofalt | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 32 |
| Mike Ouellet | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Coos 3 |
| Lisa Post | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 42 |
| Tara Reardon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 15 |
| Clayton Wood | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 226; eff. I. Sec 2 eff 12:01 1/1/2027 II. Rem eff 1/1/2027
- Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 52
- Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
- House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1911s and 2026-1928s (Rep. Lynn): MA DV 186-150 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 18
- Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1911s and #2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Birdsell Moved to Reconsider the following action taken by this Body: Rescind Order to Third Reading; Reconsider the Vote on Ought to Pass with Amendment; Reconsider the Vote on Floor Amendment #2026-1928s; and Reconsider the Vote on Committee Amendment #2026-1911s, MA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1928s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Sen. Birdsell Floor Amendment # 2026-1928s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Amendment # 2026-1911s, AF, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
- Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1911s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18A
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