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HB 381 · 2025 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Limiting liability for firearm design

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(New Title) limiting liability for certain design features of firearms.

Limits liability for firearm manufacturers relating to specific design features of firearms.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · November 3, 2025
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill exempts firearms and firearm accessories manufactured for in-state use only from the National Firearm Act.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mike BelcherRPrime
  • Rep. Tom MannionRAssistant Majority Whip

Also: Rep. Travis CorcoranR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

112 signed in online · 22 wrote testimony

26% support73% oppose1% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill resists the federal laws which strip New Hampshire of its state sovereignty. The commerce clause should not impact commerce in legal items (firearms) made and sold only in New Hampshire.…”
— Matthew Tyszka, Newportsupports
“Live Free or Die. That is our motto and anyone who has read our history from the time of the Revolutionary War should knows why. We have a proud tradition of protecting our rights and one of those is supporting firearms manufacturers who support our military.…”
— Jana Mackay, Orangesupports
“This bill would solidify the protection of the the right to bear arms of NH citizens from all outside infringement.…”
— Teresa Brooks, Manchestersupports
“The system is working. Children should not be seduced into marriage before they are old enough to understand what it means.”
— Susan Almy, Lebanonopposes
“Guns manufactured anywhere need to be part of the National Firearms Act. My safety is as important as anyone’s gun. I oppose this bill.”
— Kathleen Malsbenden, Newmarketopposes
“I oppose this exemption and urge you to do the same. The National Firearm Act is intended to protect us from the epidemic of gun violence in our country, and there is no reason for this waiver.…”
— Martha Jane Rich, Enfieldopposes
“The idea is laudatory. There is no guarantees in litigation. I want May 19, 1986 repealed more than most. I am not sure the gamble taken (a very big one) will play out as the bill's author(s) believes it will.…”
— Penny Dean, Concordneutral

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2025-01-3010:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyLOB 202-204Public hearing
  • 2025-04-101:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing
  • 2025-04-101:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 2 P. 17
  2. Jan 30, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/30/2025 01:30 pm LOB 202-204
  3. Jan 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/30/2025 10:30 am LOB 202-204
  4. Jan 30, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 01/30/2025 (Vote 8-7; RC) HC 12 P. 16
  5. Feb 11, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 20, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 205-168 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 37
  7. Mar 6, 2025SenIntroduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 7
  8. Apr 10, 2025SenHearing: 04/10/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 16
  9. Apr 10, 2025SenHearing: 04/10/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:30 pm, on proposed amendment #2025-1481s; SC 16
  10. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1826s, 05/08/2025, Vote 3-2; SC 20
  11. May 8, 2025SenCommittee Amendment # 2025-1826s, RC 16Y-8N, AA; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  12. May 8, 2025SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2025-1826s, RC 16Y-8N, MA; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  13. May 8, 2025SenSen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, RC 16Y-8N, MA; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  14. May 8, 2025SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 05/08/2025; SJ 12
  15. Oct 31, 2025SenInexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, 10/31/2025; SJ 1

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.