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NH HR20

Resolution

Status

Introduced

11/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald McFarlane

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Reaffirms New Hampshire's support for the Second Amendment and Part I, Article 2-a of the state constitution protecting the right to keep and bear arms

  • Opposes any federal measures that would deny Second Amendment rights based on sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, or other group classifications

  • Responds to reports that the U.S. Department of Justice has discussed rules that could restrict firearm ownership for Americans based on sexual orientation or expressed gender

  • Criticizes Congress for failing to pass the Stop Harassing Owners of Rifles Today (SHORT) Act, which would remove restrictions on certain firearms and accessories

  • Directs the House Clerk to send copies of the resolution to the President, Speaker of the House, Senate Majority Leader, and New Hampshire's congressional delegation

Legislative Description

Reaffirming the right for persons of all persuasions to keep and bear arms, and urging Congress and the President to cease infringement upon Second Amendment rights and to restore them where infringed.

Last Action

Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 03/05/2026 House Journal 6

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

State-federal Relations and Veterans Affairs11/7/2025

Full Bill Text

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