NH HB477

Establishes a commission to study the feasibility and implementation of safety and security procedures for the New Hampshire state house complex

Commission membership includes the governor or designee, two House members, two Senate members, the general court director of safety services, and officials from homeland security, state police, emergency services, and the Concord fire department

Study areas include metal detectors, x-ray machines, security cameras, visitor sign-in requirements, staff ID badge policies, deadly weapons on complex grounds, security training, and policies responding to threats against lawmakers and staff

Interim report due November 1, 2025 and final report due November 1, 2026 to legislative leadership, governor, and state library

Commission automatically repeals on November 1, 2026