This bill introduces new legal provisions aimed at criminalizing and establishing a private right of action against individuals and entities that facilitate or encourage harmful communications with children through responsive generative communication, particularly those utilizing artificial intelligence technologies. Specifically, it amends RSA 639:3 by adding a new paragraph (III-a) that defines the actions constituting endangerment to a child's welfare, including soliciting or recommending sexually explicit conduct, illegal drug or alcohol use, self-harm, suicide, or violent crimes.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 507 by inserting a new section (507:8-k) that allows children, their parents, or guardians to seek damages from the owners or operators of online services or AI applications that engage in such harmful communications. The bill stipulates that these entities can be held liable for a minimum of $1,000 per violation and must also cover the attorney's fees for any successful plaintiff. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 639:3