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NH HB1108
Bill
Status
Introduced
12/1/2025
Primary Sponsor
Donald McFarlane
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AI Summary
- Amends RSA 631:4, IV to expand the defense against criminal threatening charges when a person displays a firearm or other lawful means of self-defense in response to perceived threats
- Allows defensive display of weapons when a reasonable person would perceive conduct as likely to result in serious bodily injury, death, property damage, theft, unlawful intrusion, or refusal to leave after trespass notice
- Requires the person displaying the weapon to have intent to deter the threatening conduct for the defense to apply
- Explicitly preserves the right to open carry firearms as otherwise permitted by law
- Takes effect January 1, 2027
Legislative Description
Relative to the offense of criminal threatening.
Last Action
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1113h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 193-144 03/11/2026 House Journal 7
3/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/1/2025
Full Bill Text
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