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NH HB1140

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Alexander

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for special permits to hunt from a motor vehicle beyond those with paraplegia or loss of both lower extremities to include individuals with any physical disability that the Fish and Game executive director determines warrants such a permit

  • Maintains existing requirements that permit holders must have a current hunting license, obtain a special permit from the executive director, and pay a one-time $10 administrative fee

  • Prohibits carrying loaded firearms while the vehicle is in motion, requiring cartridges to be removed from the chamber, magazine, or clip

  • Applies to motor vehicles including off-highway recreational vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles, but excludes motorboats and aircraft

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Enabling certain disabled persons to hunt from a motor vehicle.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0575h: Motion Adopted Voice 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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