HB 1046 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee
Carrying firearms on snowmobiles on private land
AI-generatedenabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.
Allows a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile operated on private property.AI-generated
Status
Died on the table in the House · March 5, 2026- ✓Introduced
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Analysis
This bill enables a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.
From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.
In the bill's words
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“No person shall carry on a snowmobile, or a trailer towed by same, any firearms unless said firearm is unloaded.”
“This section shall not apply to law enforcement officers carrying firearms in the course of duty or to pistols or revolvers carried by any person who is not prohibited from possessing a firearm by a New Hampshire statute.”
“This section shall not apply when the snowmobile is being operated on private property where the operator has the express or implied permission or license of the landowner or lawful occupant to be present, provided that such permission does not arise solely by way of a public right-of-way, public trail, or designated snowmobile corridor.”
“For the purposes of this section, "unloaded" shall mean that the firearm is not loaded as defined in RSA 207:1, XIV-a.”
Official record
gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source
Sponsors
- Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Rep. Sayra DeVitoRClerk· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
- Rep. Robert WherryRChair· Special Committee on COVID Response Efficacy
- Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
- Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore
- Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
- Sen. Timothy LangRMajority Whip
- Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education
Also: Rep. Jonathan SmithR, Rep. Samuel FarringtonR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. John SellersR, Rep. Henry GiassonR
Public testimony
20 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony
35% support60% oppose5% neutral
In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted
“Please support! This is crucial to our state and our health! Thank you, Mrs. Martha Jaquith”
“As introduced, this bill is an anti 2A bill wearing a pro 2A mask.…”
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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026
Votes
yeanay- Overall56% yea
- Mar 5, 2026HouseDivisionLay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab)Adopted163–158Overall51% yea
Hearings and debates
- Jan 14, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamPublic Hearing
- Jan 28, 2026Public hearingHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0131h — roll call; Executive Session
- Mar 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floor7:42:46–7:45:232m 37slocated in the stream transcriptLay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab) — adopted, division 163-158
Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.
Legislative history
- Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 4
- Jan 14, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 28, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Jan 28, 2026HouseMajority : Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0131h 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 9 P. 45
- Feb 3, 2026HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
- Mar 5, 2026HouseLay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab): MA DV 163-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 129
Coverage
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Documents (PDF)
Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.