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NH HB1048
NH HB1048Relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.
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Introduced
11/07/2025
11/07/2025
In Committee
02/24/2026
02/24/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill amends the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to prohibit sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.
AI Summary
This bill modifies New Hampshire's laws regarding blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles by specifically restricting possession and sale of these weapons to individuals under 18 years old. Under the new provisions, any person under 18 who carries these weapons will be considered to have committed a violation and will have the weapon forfeited to the state. Similarly, any person who sells, delivers, or transfers these weapons to someone under 18 will also be guilty of a violation. The bill repeals previous exceptions to weapon prohibitions and is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. While the bill may have some potential fiscal implications for the judicial and correctional systems due to potential changes in criminal penalties, the fiscal note indicates no direct revenue impact and indeterminable expenditure costs for state and local governments.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Jim Spillane (R)*,
Keith Ammon (R),
Brian Cole (R),
Michael Granger (R),
Dennis Mannion (R),
Keith Murphy (R),
Howard Pearl (R),
Terry Roy (R),
Jordan Ulery (R),
Last Action
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate (on 02/24/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1639&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1639&txtFormat=html |
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