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NH CACR15

CA

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Spillane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Proposes a constitutional amendment adding Article 2-c to the New Hampshire Constitution, establishing the right for all persons to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish, including by traditional methods

  • Permits restrictions only through laws enacted by the General Court or Fish and Game Department rules that promote wildlife conservation, maintain resources in public trust, or preserve hunting and fishing for the future

  • Designates public hunting and fishing as the preferred means of managing and controlling wildlife in New Hampshire

  • Explicitly states the amendment does not modify existing laws relating to eminent domain, trespass, or property rights

  • Requires approval by two-thirds of voters in the November 2026 general election to take effect

Legislative Description

Relating to the right to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish. Providing that citizens of New Hampshire shall have the constitutional right to hunt, fish, and harvest game and fish, subject to restrictions existing in law.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Failed Regular Calendar 199-128 Lacking Necessary Three-Fifths Vote 03/11/2026 House Journal 7

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Fish and Game and Marine Resources12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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