New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1508: permitting one-party consent for audio and video recordings in certain instances.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1508 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: permitting one-party consent for audio and video recordings in certain instances. Primary sponsor: Joseph Barton (Republican). It lists 4 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (February 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Barton | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 1 |
| Calvin Beaulier | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 1 |
| Katelyn Kuttab | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 17 |
| Donald McFarlane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 18 |
| James Thibault | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 25 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 12
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/14/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 5 P. 8
- Executive Session: 01/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 230
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Judiciary HJ 1 P. 23