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HB 1387 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Firearm design liability repeal

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repealing limiting liability for certain design features of firearms.

Repeals the limitation on liability for certain design features of firearms.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill repeals limiting liability for certain design features of firearms.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Loren SeligDPrime
  • Rep. David MeuseDDeputy Ranking Member· Criminal Justice and Public Safety
  • Rep. Christine SeibertDRanking Member· State, Federal, and Veterans Affairs
  • Sen. Rebecca Perkins KwokaDMinority Leader

Also: Rep. Timothy HorriganD, Rep. Chris MunsD, Rep. Luz BayD, Sen. Debra AltschillerD

Public testimony

262 signed in online · 47 wrote testimony

71% support29% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I strongly encourage you to pass this bill. HB 551 last year was extremely disturbing and discouraging. The bill made it increasingly clear that the financial interests of large corporations and interest groups supersede the well-being and safety of individual citizens.…”
— Jessica Smith, Portsmouthsupports
“We are outraged when a manufacturer puts a product on the market that contains defects which injure those using the product. Gun manufacturers should not be treated differently from other manufacturers.…”
— Nancy Brown, Hopkintonsupports
“Last year, NH passed a limited liability law for gun manufacturers. As with all other industries, the gun industry should not be shielded from liability, with no accountability or incentive to make firearms safe. Legislation is needed to reverse that protection.”
— Amanda Antonucci, Mont Vernonsupports
“This bill violates Federal laws protecting manufacturers from frivolous lawsuits. I strongly urge you to vote against this bill. It will hurt the state's economy by harassing good firearms firms and jobs.....who may choose to leave the state.”
— Bradley Louth, Hamptonopposes
“Using the logic of the sponsors, I can sue 99 Restaurants for their half price Sunday Football Frenzy appetizers making me fat and causing health problems.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonopposes
“I don't like monkeying with insurance as a back door regulatory process. Obamacare remains a curse, don't add to it. I suggest allowing students to sue schools for crappy education and overpriced services. Repeal their liability protections!”
— tom luther, claremontopposes

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

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 18
  2. Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 01:30 pm GP 159
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159
  4. Jan 23, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC) HC 9 P. 32
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseLay HB1387 on Table (Rep. Roy): MA RC 189-159 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 48

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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