HB1605

Establishing a state office for intelligence and counterintelligence within the executive branch.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1605 establishes a state intelligence and counter-intelligence office within the Department of Safety to counter threats from foreign.

New Hampshire HB1605 creates a state intelligence and counter-intelligence office within the Department of Safety to identify, investigate, and counter threats from foreign intelligence operations. The office will focus on threats from hostile nations, proxies, cartels, and terrorist organizations, particularly those targeting critical infrastructure and societal disruption. The office will develop independent state-level intelligence capabilities to supplement federal intelligence and will coordinate with federal fusion centers while maintaining independent authority.

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Calendar

Jan 15

2:00 PM

Executive Departments and Administration Executive Session

Jan 15

2:00 PM

Executive Departments and Administration Public Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 5

Feb 3

House

Executive Session: 01/15/2026 02:00 pm GP 231

Feb 3

House

Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 13-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 6