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HB 1048 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Ban on weapons for minors

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relative to repealing the prohibition on the possession or sale of blackjacks, slung shots, and metallic knuckles except by or to minors.

Amends the prohibition on carrying or selling blackjacks, slung shots, or metallic knuckles to restrict sale to, and possession by, persons under 18 years of age.AI-generated

Status

Recommended for passage but never voted; died at adjournment · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill amends the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles to prohibit sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. James SpillaneRPrimeChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Brian ColeRVice Chair· Housing
  • Rep. Terry RoyRChair· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Jordan UleryRVice Chair· Ways and Means
  • Rep. Dennis MannionRVice Chair· Judiciary
  • Rep. Keith AmmonRMajority Floor Leader
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration

Also: Rep. Michael GrangerR

Public testimony

33 signed in online · 6 wrote testimony

24% support76% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I oppose the repeal of the prohibition against carrying or selling a blackjack, slung shot, or metallic knuckles and / or the repeal of the prohibition of the sale to or possession of the said items by those under 18 years of age.”
— Diana McNabb, Portsmouthopposes
“This will get people killed. This is a terrible bill and I strongly oppose it, We want to make our state safer, not less safe. .”
— Michelle Moge, Derryopposes
“Making more easily concealable, potentially deadly weapons readily available to adults AND children who will obviously be able to get their hands on them, is some of the most idiotic legislation ever proposed.…”
— Robert Lawliss, Pembrokeopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2810:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 4
  2. Jan 28, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/28/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  3. Feb 18, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/18/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  4. Feb 18, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 02/18/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC) HC 9 P. 31
  5. Feb 24, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 192-154 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 45
  7. Mar 26, 2026SenWithout objection returned to the House per Senate Rule 3-21, 03/26/2026; SJ 7

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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