(New Title) relative to background checks during motions to return firearms and ammunition and relative to invalidating out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants and relative to requiring schools to engage an owner's project manager for construction of school building aid projects at the time of application.
Sponsored By: Dennis Mannion (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Faster return of seized guns to owners
Beginning January 1, 2026, owners have a right to prompt return of seized guns and ammunition after covered court orders end. Covered orders include restraining orders, criminal case orders, and other court orders. Existing state or federal bans on possession still apply. A court may require a background check; if required, it must request one through the Department of Safety within 2 business days. The department must give a final answer within 10 business days. An unclear check cannot block return without an explicit legal ban established within that deadline. After clearance, the court must immediately order return and notify the owner and police; police must accept the original order and return the property. A denial must cite the law and explain the facts. That explanation is confidential and available only to court staff, the owner, and their lawyer. Owners have 10 days to request a hearing, which must be scheduled within 10 days. The department must attend and prove the legal ban with clear and convincing evidence, or the court must order return. Any party harmed by the court's decision may appeal within 30 days; the Supreme Court receives transcripts and records without charge.
Schools must hire construction project managers
Beginning 60 days after passage, school districts and chartered public schools face a new condition for state building aid. They must hire an owner's project manager before applying for construction or reconstruction projects costing $1 million or more. The education commissioner can waive the requirement when it is unnecessary. Managers must carry comprehensive liability, automobile, workers' compensation, and professional liability coverage. The State Board of Education must adopt rules defining managers' duties, services, and qualifications.
Immigrant license limits and traffic-stop protections
Beginning 60 days after passage, New Hampshire rejects certain out-of-state driver's licenses and driving permits. This covers license classes issued only to people unable to prove lawful U.S. presence when issued. It includes similar licenses marked to show the holder is not lawfully present. These credentials do not authorize driving in New Hampshire. A first offense is a violation-level offense; a second or later offense is a class B misdemeanor. Police cannot start a traffic stop solely on suspicion of breaking this rule. The Department of Safety must publish a list of invalid license classes and update it annually. States can seek removal by showing a class is not issued exclusively to undocumented immigrants. Other out-of-state licenses remain subject to recognition rules requiring compliance with motor vehicle laws.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Dennis Mannion
Republican • House
Cosponsors
Jeffrey Tenczar
Republican • House
Tim McGough
Republican • Senate
Ted Gorski
Republican • House
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 08/01/2025; Chapter 280; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 01/01/2026 II. Rem eff 09/30/2025
8/11/2025HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 64
7/18/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/18/2025SenateEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2928e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 61
7/14/2025HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2025-2928e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/11/2025SenateConference Committee Report 2025-2830c: Adopted, DV 197-159 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 47
6/26/2025HouseConference Committee Report # 2025-2830c; RC 16Y-8N, Adopted; 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateSenator Altschiller withdrew the challenge of the chair, 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateSenator Altschiller Challenged the ruling of the chair, 06/26/2025; SJ 17
6/26/2025SenateRemoved from Consent (Reps. Berch, Meuse, D. Fox, Scherr, Selig, Newell, R. Newman, Harriott-Gathright, N. Murphy, Raymond) 06/12/2025 HJ 18 P. 17
6/25/2025HouseConference Committee Report Filed, # 2025-2830c; 06/26/2025
6/19/2025SenateConferee Change; Senator Birdsell Replaces Senator Altschiller; SJ 17
6/18/2025SenateConference Committee Meeting: 06/18/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
6/18/2025HousePresident Appoints: Senators Gannon, Abbas, Altschiller; (In Recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 06/05/2025); SJ 16
6/11/2025SenateSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Roy, Ladd, Rhodes, T. Walsh 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 168
6/10/2025HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-2166s 2025-2685s and 2025-2591s and Requests CofC (Rep. Kofalt): MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 168
6/10/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendments #2025-2166s, and #2025-2685s and #2025-2591s, RC 16Y-7N, MA; OT3rdg; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateSen. Abbas Floor Amendment # 2025-2591s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2025-2685s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateSen. Altschiller Floor Amendment # 2025-2650s, RC 7Y-16N, AF; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateCommittee Amendment # 2025-2166s, AA, VV; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateWithout Objection, the Clerk is authorized to make technical and administrative corrections which are necessary to reflect the intent of the Senate, MA; 06/05/2025; SJ 15
6/5/2025SenateSpecial Order to 06/05/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/22/2025 SJ 14
5/22/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-2166s, 06/05/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 24
5/22/2025Senate
Bill Text
As Amended
7/11/2025
Enrolled
7/11/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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