(New Title) repealing the license to sell pistols and revolvers and limiting liability for certain design features of firearms.
Sponsored By: Michael E Granger (Republican)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Handgun sellers no longer need local licenses
Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire no longer requires local licenses to sell pistols and revolvers. Municipalities can no longer issue these licenses or collect their fees. The repeal removes the affected sections' rules and penalties for sales to nonresidents, plus penalties for unlicensed sales. Other firearm rules remain unchanged.
Liability protection for firearm licensing officers
Beginning January 1, 2026, the law ties officer liability protection to licenses to carry firearms. Officers who issue these licenses in good faith are shielded from liability arising from the license holder's actions or misconduct.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Michael E Granger
Republican • House
Cosponsors
John Sellers
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/23/2025; Chapter 40; eff. 05/23/2025
5/27/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/22/2025); SJ 14
5/22/2025SenateEnrolled 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 51
5/22/2025HouseReconsider Concur (Rep. Osborne): MF DV 161-204 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 20
5/22/2025HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2025-1907s (Rep. Roy): MA RC 200-161 05/22/2025 HJ 15 P. 2
5/22/2025HouseOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1907s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
5/8/2025SenateSen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2025-1907s, RC 16Y-8N, AA; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
5/8/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/08/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 20
5/1/2025SenateSpecial Order to 05/08/2025, Without Objection, MA; 05/01/2025 SJ 11
5/1/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/01/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 19
4/23/2025SenateHearing: 04/10/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 16
4/3/2025SenateIntroduced 03/20/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 9
3/24/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0818h: MA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 9
3/20/2025HouseAmendment # 2025-0818h: AA VV 03/20/2025 HJ 9 P. 9
3/20/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0818h 03/07/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC)
3/12/2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/07/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
2/20/2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2025 03:00 pm LOB 202-204
1/22/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 3 P. 15
1/14/2025House
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/22/2025
Introduced
1/14/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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