15 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New Hampshire Firearm Legislation
15 total bills, 2 anti-gun bills,
6 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: Eligible legislation from odd-numbered is reintroduced in even-numbered years. Legislation that was re-referred to or retained by the committee in the first year session may be reintroduced. If legislation was deemed inexpedient to legislate, it is not reintroduced.
Title: Repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.
Description: Repealing the prohibition on the use of silencing devices for taking wildlife.
Last Action: Signed by Governor Hassan 06/10/2016; Chapter 234; Eff. 6/10/2016
Last Action Date: June 20, 2016
Title: Prohibiting confiscation of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories during a state of emergency.
Description: Prohibiting confiscation of firearms, ammunition, or firearms accessories during a state of emergency.
Last Action: Veto Sustained 06/16/2016: Regular Calendar 169-130 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote
Last Action Date: June 16, 2016
Title: Repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
Description: Repealing the license requirement for carrying a concealed pistol or revolver.
Last Action: Veto Sustained 06/16/2016: Regular Calendar 150-117 Lacking Necessary Two-Thirds Vote
Last Action Date: June 16, 2016
Title: Relative to physical force in defense of a person.
Description: Relative to physical force in defense of a person.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 329-30 03/23/2016 House Journal 27 P. 39
Last Action Date: March 23, 2016
Title: Limiting the authority of state entities to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms.
Description: Limiting the authority of state entities to regulate the sale, use, and possession of firearms.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 179-117 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 107
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Requiring firearms owners to have liability insurance.
Description: Requiring firearms owners to have liability insurance.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 287-22 02/11/2016 House Journal 17 P. 36
Last Action Date: February 12, 2016
Title: Defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.
Description: Defining suitable person for the purpose of obtaining a license to carry a firearm and extending the term of the license.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 173-123 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 109
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Relative to funding for state criminal background checks.
Description: Relative to funding for state criminal background checks.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/10/2016 House Journal 16 P. 24
Last Action Date: February 10, 2016
Title: Requiring the collection of data relative to firearm related deaths and injuries.
Description: Requiring the collection of data relative to firearm related deaths and injuries.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 225-80 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 81
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Establishing a criminal penalty for providing a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Description: Establishing a criminal penalty for providing a firearm to a person prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 197-106 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 89
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Relative to the theft of a firearm during a burglary.
Description: Relative to the theft of a firearm during a burglary.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 89
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Prohibiting firearms in certain public places.
Description: Prohibiting firearms in certain public places.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 248-55 03/10/2016 House Journal 25 P. 89
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Relative to the qualifications for obtaining a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
Description: Relative to the qualifications for obtaining a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
Last Action: Vetoed by Governor 06/16/2016
Last Action Date: June 21, 2016
Title: Relative to the penalty for possession of multiple firearms.
Description: Relative to the penalty for possession of multiple firearms.
Last Action: Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 04/06/2016 House Journal 31 P. 13
Last Action Date: April 6, 2016
Title: Relative to immunity for injuries from the possession or use of a firearm by an employee or official of a political subdivision.
Description: Relative to immunity for injuries from the possession or use of a firearm by an employee or official of a political subdivision.
Last Action: Pending Motion Committee Amendment #2016-0397s; 03/03/2016; Senate Journal 7
Last Action Date: March 3, 2016
