Bill > HB1365

This bill aims to protect the privacy and constitutional rights of individuals applying for pistol or revolver licenses in New Hampshire by restricting the information that can be requested on license application forms. Specifically, the bill mandates that licensing authorities can only use the December 2009 version of form DSSP 85 (the state's standard pistol/revolver license application) and prohibits asking for additional information such as the applicant's occupation, employer details, or personal references. The bill also prevents the form from including consent or release language that would require applicants to authorize disclosure of personal, employment, medical, psychiatric, or other records beyond what was originally included in the 2009 form. The license will continue to be issued within 14 days of application, with a fee of $10 for state residents and $100 for out-of-state residents, and must include basic identifying information like the applicant's name, address, description, and signature. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2027, and is intended to ensure that the licensing process does not compel applicants to waive rights not mandated by existing statute.

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https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=2314&inflect=2