NH HB609

Expands state preemption authority by transferring regulatory jurisdiction over firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, knives, and other self-defense tools from the executive branch to the General Court (legislature)

Voids all municipal ordinances and regulations not specifically authorized by state statute regarding the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, or taxation of covered weapons and self-defense tools

Creates a private right of action allowing any person aggrieved by a violation of the firearms chapter to petition superior court and seek remedies under the Right-to-Know law (RSA 91-A)

Adds a severability clause ensuring that if any provision is held invalid, the remaining provisions of the chapter remain in effect

Takes effect upon passage with no estimated revenue impact; expenditure impact is indeterminate as the General Court has not detailed implementation plans