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NH HB59

Requiring a background check prior to any commercial firearm sale.


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Introduced
12/23/2022
In Committee
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/28/2024

Introduced Session

2023 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill requires commercial firearms sales or transfers in this state to be subject to a criminal background check and provides a criminal penalty for a violation. The bill excludes private, noncommercial sales or transfers between individuals, provided neither individual is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under state or federal law.

AI Summary

This bill requires commercial firearms sales or transfers in New Hampshire to be subject to a criminal background check through a licensed firearms dealer. The bill excludes private, noncommercial sales or transfers between individuals, provided neither individual is prohibited from owning or possessing a firearm under state or federal law. Violations of the bill's provisions would result in criminal penalties, with a class B misdemeanor for a first offense and a class A misdemeanor for a subsequent offense. The bill is intended to help keep firearms out of the hands of prohibited persons, such as felons, domestic abusers, and those adjudicated to be mentally ill, in order to protect public safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (10)

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 197-175 03/09/2023 House Journal 8 P. 17 (on 03/09/2023)

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