New HampshireProposal would have allowed firearms on snowmobiles on some private land
The proposal, which died on the table, would have allowed people with permission to carry firearms on snowmobiles on certain private property.
What it does
The proposal would have let people carry firearms on snowmobiles on private property with the landowner’s or lawful occupant’s permission. Permission could not come only from a public trail or route.
Argument forPeople with the landowner’s permission could carry a firearm while riding on that property, which may make it easier to bring it along.
Argument againstCarrying a loaded firearm on a moving snowmobile could raise the risk of accidental injury to the rider or people nearby.
More detail
The proposed text would allow a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile while it is operated on certain private property. The provision covers snowmobiles operated on private property with the required permission. The operator must have the express or implied permission of the landowner or lawful occupant. Permission cannot come only from a public right-of-way, public trail, or designated snowmobile route. The proposal set January 1, 2027, as its effective date if enacted.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died on table
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Aug 19Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16Died on table
- Mar 5Lay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab): MA DV 163-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 129Minor
- Feb 3Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Feb 3Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0131h 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 9 P. 45Minor
- Jan 21Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 9Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- 2025
- Nov 7Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 4Introduced
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