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HB 1365 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Pistol license forms and dental board

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(Second New Title) relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver and relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners.

Modifies the requirements for pistol and revolver license application forms and requires one member of the board of dental examiners to be a general dentist.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 20, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits pistol/revolver license application forms from requesting employment, personal references, or record disclosure information beyond what was required on the December 2009 version of form DSSP 85.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Donald McFarlaneRPrime
  • Rep. Erica LayonRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Daniel Popovici-MullerR, Rep. James ThibaultR, Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. Tim MannionR, Rep. Travis CorcoranR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

237 signed in online · 41 wrote testimony

27% support73% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“This bill needs to be passed for privacy reasons. Publicizing firearm owners information is an invitation to thefts and home robberies”
— Bradley Louth, Hamptonsupports
“I urge an OTP recommendation on HB 1365 and thank the sponsors for bringing it forward. I've had a New Hampshire Pistol and Revolver License, whether non resident or resident, for dozens of years.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonsupports
“Given the massive hacks and downloads of state and federal databases, I can make a good argument for providing NOTHING in the way of Personal Identifiable Information. Ever. I am party to 2 federal and 6 state level hacks of tax data, employment, and who knows what else.…”
— tom luther, claremontsupports
“Weakening language in permitting laws creates weaker standards for everyone. Based on the rising number of gun deaths and injuries, standards should be strengthened.”
— ELISSA Davis, Meredithopposes
“I find this bill to be extremely alarming. It feels as though we have stronger regulations, competency assessment standards and safety assessments surrounding the driving of motor vehicles than we do surrounding firearms.…”
— Jessica Smith, Portsmouthopposes
“Gun deaths in NH are rising. We need to strengthen gun regulations - no weaken them.”
— Nancy Brown, Hopkintonopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1410:00 amHouse Criminal Justice and Public SafetyGP 159Public hearing
  • 2026-03-101:00 pmSenate JudiciarySH 100Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 17
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:30 am GP 159
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  4. Jan 23, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/23/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 5 P. 3
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 7
  6. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4
  7. Mar 10, 2026SenHearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 9
  8. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1543s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18
  9. May 14, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1543s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  10. May 14, 2026SenSen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1947s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  11. May 14, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendments #2026-1543s and #2026-1947s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12
  12. May 14, 2026HouseHouse Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1947s and 2026-1543s and Requests CofC (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148
  13. May 14, 2026HouseSpeaker Appoints: Reps. Roy, Rhodes, Paquette, S. Smith 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148
  14. May 14, 2026SenSen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  15. May 14, 2026SenPresident Appoints: Senators Gannon, Rochefort, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
  16. May 27, 2026HouseConference Committee Meeting: 05/27/2026 12:00 pm GP 234
  17. May 26, 2026SenConferee Change; Senator Lang Replaces Senator Rochefort; SJ 14
  18. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2103c; 06/04/2026
  19. Jun 4, 2026SenConference Committee Report # 2026-2103c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14
  20. Jun 4, 2026HouseConference Committee Report 2026-2103c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  21. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  22. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  23. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  24. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  25. Jul 15, 2026HouseSigned 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

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Documents (PDF)

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