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NH HB609
NH HB609Relative to the general court's authority over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, and other matter pertaining to firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives and other self-defense tools.
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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
05/12/2026
05/12/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
06/30/2026
06/30/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the state has authority and jurisdiction over the regulation of firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives, and other self-defense tools, to the extent consistent with federal law, and exclusive authority and jurisdiction to make laws and delegate authority to adopt rules regarding the same by state employees or on state property. This bill also provides that no rule, regulation, or policy adopted or instituted by an executive branch agency regarding the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting or other matters relating to firearms, firearm component, ammunition firearms supplies, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives, or other self-defense tools, by state employees or on state property shall continue or remain in effect after July 1, 2029, unless renewed or re-adopted.
AI Summary
This bill asserts that the state of New Hampshire has the primary authority, consistent with federal law, over matters concerning firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives, and other self-defense tools, including their sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, and taxation, and that local ordinances or regulations on these items are void unless specifically allowed by statute. It also clarifies that the state legislature, or General Court, has exclusive authority to create laws and grant power to adopt rules for state employees or on state property regarding these items, and any such rules from executive branch agencies will expire after July 1, 2029, unless re-adopted.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (8)
Samuel Farrington (R)*,
Cy Aures (R),
Susan Deroy (R),
Sayra Devito (R),
Matt Drew (R),
Erica Layon (R),
Donald McFarlane (R),
Clayton Wood (R),
Last Action
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16 (on 08/20/2026)
Bill Topics
Government Operations
- ‐ Executive Branch Operations
- ‐ Intergovernmental Relations
Law, Crime, and Family Issues
- ‐ Firearms and Gun Control
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=899&inflect=2 | 12/31/2025 |
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_status.aspx?lsr=0889&sy=2025&sortoption=&txtsessionyear=2025&txtbillnumber=HB609 | 01/15/2025 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&txtFormat=html&v=SA&id=899 | 05/15/2026 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=899&txtFormat=html | 01/02/2026 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2025&id=899&txtFormat=html | 01/16/2025 |
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