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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
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill provides that the general court has authority and jurisdiction over the regulation of firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives and other self-defense tools.
AI Summary
This bill asserts that the New Hampshire General Court, which is the state's legislature, has the sole authority and jurisdiction over various 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. It explicitly states that no local government ordinances, rules, or regulations from political subdivisions or agencies can regulate these items, except for zoning ordinances that apply to businesses selling these items in the same way as other businesses, or actions permitted under RSA 207:59. Any existing local ordinances or regulations not authorized by this new state-level authority will become void. The bill also includes a severability clause, meaning if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest will still stand, and it grants individuals the right to seek legal remedies if this chapter is violated.
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
Introduced 01/29/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 3 (on 01/30/2026)
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