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NH HB1046

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald McFarlane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends RSA 215-C:35 to allow loaded firearms to be carried on snowmobiles when operating on private property where the operator has express or implied permission from the landowner or lawful occupant

  • The exemption does not apply when access to private property is solely through a public right-of-way, public trail, or designated snowmobile corridor

  • Existing exemptions for law enforcement officers on duty and persons carrying pistols or revolvers who are not prohibited from possessing firearms remain in place

  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

  • Fiscal impact shows indeterminable state and local expenditures related to potential changes in judicial and correctional system costs

Legislative Description

Enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.

Last Action

Lay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab): Motion Adopted DV 163-158 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Resources, Recreation and Development11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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