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NH HB1048

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

James Spillane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Adults 18 and older would be permitted to legally possess, carry, and purchase blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles under this bill
  • Persons under age 18 who carry blackjacks, slung shots, or metallic knuckles would be guilty of a violation, with the weapons forfeited to the state
  • Selling, delivering, or transferring these weapons to anyone under 18 would constitute a violation
  • The bill repeals RSA 159:17, which contained exceptions to the current blanket prohibition on these weapons
  • Effective date: January 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 192-154 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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