HB 1384·NH·house
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.
Signed into LawFiled Dec 4, 2025
Sponsor: Brian Cole (R)
Latest Action
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
Jul 10, 2026
Summary
The bill creates a new transparency act for commercial litigation financing in New Hampshire. It bars financiers from entering agreements with foreign entities identified as adversaries and forces claimants and lawyers to disclose financing details to the court and opposing parties. The goal is to prevent hidden foreign influence in civil lawsuits.
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