Bill > HB1108

This bill modifies the legal standard for criminal threatening by clarifying that a person shall not be considered to have committed a criminal act when they display a firearm or use another lawful means of self-defense in response to conduct that a reasonable person would perceive as likely to cause serious bodily injury, death, property damage, theft, unlawful intrusion, or refusal to leave after receiving a lawful trespass notice. Specifically, the bill revises existing law (RSA 631:4, IV) to provide legal protection for individuals who use defensive measures in situations where they reasonably believe they are facing potential harm. The legislation explicitly states that this provision does not limit the open carrying of firearms as otherwise permitted by law. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and while it may have some indeterminate fiscal impacts on judicial and correctional systems, it does not require direct appropriations or generate new revenue.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1753&inflect=2