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Proposed New Hampshire Firearm Legislation HB1365

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver and relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners.

Description: Relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver and relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners.

Session: 2026 Regular Session

Last Action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 325; eff. I. Secs 1 2 5 eff 01/01/2027 II. Sec 3 eff 09/01/2027 III. Rem eff 07/15/2026

Last Action Date: July 20, 2026

Sponsors

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11 sponsors: Donald McFarlane (R); Daniel Popovici-Muller (R); James Thibault (R); Erica Layon (R); Henry Giasson (R); Shane Sirois (R); Tim Mannion (R); Travis Corcoran (R); Matt Sabourin (R); Daniel Innis (R); Keith Murphy (R);

Percentage of House Of Representatives sponsoring bill: 3% (11 of 400)

History
Chamber Date Action
House Jul 20, 2026 Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 325; eff. I. Secs 1 2 5 eff 01/01/2027 II. Sec 3 eff 09/01/2027 III. Rem eff 07/15/2026
Senate Jul 6, 2026 Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15
House Jul 6, 2026 Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Senate Jun 23, 2026 Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
House Jun 23, 2026 Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
House Jun 4, 2026 Conference Committee Report 2026-2103c: Adopted, Voice Vote 06/04/2026 House Journal 15
Senate May 29, 2026 Conference Committee Report # 2026-2103c, Adopted, Voice Vote; 06/04/2026; Senate Journal 14
Senate May 28, 2026 Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2103c; 06/04/2026
House May 27, 2026 Conference Committee Meeting: 05/27/2026 12:00 pm GP 234
Senate May 26, 2026 Conferee Change; Senator Lang Replaces Senator Rochefort; Senate Journal 14
Senate May 20, 2026 Sen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; (In recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
Senate May 20, 2026 President Appoints: Senators Gannon, Rochefort, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); Senate Journal 13
House May 18, 2026 Speaker Appoints: Reps. Roy, Rhodes, Paquette, S. Smith 05/14/2026 House Journal 13
House May 18, 2026 House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1947s and 2026-1543s and Requests CofC (Rep. Roy): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/14/2026 House Journal 13
Senate May 14, 2026 Committee Amendment # 2026-1543s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Senate May 14, 2026 Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1543s and #2026-1947s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Senate May 14, 2026 Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1947s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/14/2026; Senate Journal 12
Senate Apr 17, 2026 Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1543s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 18
Senate Apr 17, 2026 Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:15 pm; Senate Calendar 9
Senate Feb 9, 2026 Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 4
House Feb 5, 2026 Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 7
House Jan 28, 2026 Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/23/2026 (Vote 10-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 3
House Jan 27, 2026 Executive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
House Jan 8, 2026 Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:30 am GP 159
House Dec 2, 2025 Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 17
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Feb 5, 2026 state link bill text
Amended May 14, 2026 state link bill text
Introduced not available state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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