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NH HB1697

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Mike Belcher

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Firearms Freedom and Federalism Act" establishing a new chapter RSA 159-G for in-state only firearms usage

  • Allows firearms and accessories manufactured in New Hampshire to be marked "For N.H. Use Only. Export is Criminal." and claims exemption from federal regulation under the Commerce Clause

  • Requires marked firearms to have unique serial numbers indicating location and date of manufacture, plus a certificate of manufacture that must be maintained and updated with ownership transfers

  • Makes it a class B misdemeanor to export marked firearms or accessories outside New Hampshire, or to alter, destroy, or remove the required markings

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage, with indeterminable fiscal impact on state and local expenditures related to potential judicial and correctional system costs

Legislative Description

Exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.

Last Action

Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 4

2/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2026
Criminal Justice and Public Safety12/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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