This bill introduces a new legal provision that establishes a private right of action for individuals who are owners or tenants of residential real property. Specifically, it allows them to seek damages against anyone who installs a video imaging device on adjacent property with the intent to record activities in their backyard without consent, particularly if the intent is to harass, annoy, alarm, or threaten them. The bill defines "backyard" as the area extending beyond the rear footprint of the residential dwelling and includes the side and rear boundaries of the property. Notably, the provisions do not apply to law enforcement personnel acting within the scope of their authorized duties.

The bill amends RSA 539 by inserting a new section, 539:10, which outlines the conditions under which the private right of action can be pursued. It does not include any funding provisions or new positions, and the estimated fiscal impact indicates no expected revenue or expenditures related to the bill. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.