establishing an apprentice guide license.
Sponsored By: Howard Pearl (r)
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 1 mixed.
Supervising guides bear responsibility for apprentices
Beginning January 1, 2026, licensed guides accompanying apprentices must be at least 18. These guides are fully responsible for damage and violations committed by apprentices while the apprentices are guiding. The law sets no dollar limit on this responsibility.
New apprentice guide license with limits
Beginning January 1, 2026, New Hampshire offers apprentice hunting or fishing guide licenses to residents and nonresidents. These licenses serve people who have not completed the written and oral board requirements for a full guide license. Before applying, applicants must pass a criminal background check and get first-aid and CPR certifications. Apprentices can guide only while accompanied by a properly licensed guide who is at least 18. Each person can buy this license only once in their lifetime; the department sets resident and nonresident fees by rule. It does not count as proof of a previous license under RSA 214:23-a, I or II.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Howard Pearl
r • Senate
Cosponsors
Kevin A. Avard
Republican • Senate
Daniel E. Innis
Republican • Senate
James A Spillane
Republican • House
Judy F. Aron
Republican • House
Timothy Lang
Republican • Senate
Tara Reardon
Democratic • Senate
David Rochefort
Republican • Senate
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 06/23/2025; Chapter 0113; Effective 01/01/2026
6/24/2025SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 06/12/2025 HJ 17 P. 24
6/16/2025HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/12/2025); SJ 17
6/16/2025SenateOught to Pass: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 5
5/8/2025HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2025 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 23 P. 8
4/25/2025HouseExecutive Session: 04/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 307
4/25/2025HousePublic Hearing: 04/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 307
3/31/2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 11 P. 109
3/28/2025HouseCommittee Amendment # 2025-0013s, AA, VV; 01/30/2025; SJ 4
1/30/2025SenateOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-0013s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/30/2025; SJ 4
1/30/2025SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0013s, 01/30/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 7
1/16/2025SenateHearing: 01/15/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:15 am; SC 5
1/9/2025SenateIntroduced 01/08/2025 and Referred to Executive Departments and Administration; SJ 2
1/7/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
6/16/2025
Introduced
1/7/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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