New HampshireChanging a gun’s identifying marks would carry a felony penalty
Anyone who changes a gun’s identifying marks would commit a class A felony under the introduced proposal, starting January 1, 2027.
What it does
Changing or erasing a maker’s name, model, manufacturer’s number, or other identifying mark on any gun would be a class A felony starting January 1, 2027.
Argument forA felony penalty could discourage people from erasing gun marks, leaving more firearms identifiable if investigators need to trace them.
Argument againstA felony penalty could send people who alter gun marks to prison and raise court or jail costs for state and local governments.
More detail
People who change or erase a firearm’s identifying marks would commit a class A felony. The rule covers pistols, revolvers, and other firearms. The marks include the maker’s name, model, manufacturer’s number, and other identifying marks. The proposed felony rule would take effect January 1, 2027.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Mar 12Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1043s; 03/12/2026; SJ 6Latest
- Mar 12Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 03/12/2026; SJ 6Minor
- Mar 12SB 466 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
- Mar 4Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1043, 03/12/2026; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 9Minor
- Jan 13Hearing: 01/20/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:25 pm; SC 2
- 2025
- Nov 21Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1Introduced
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