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HB 1058 · 2026 · House · Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee

Carrying firearms on OHRVs on private land

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enabling the carrying of a firearm on an OHRV when such OHRV is being operated on private property.

Allows a person to carry a firearm on an OHRV operated on private property.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · March 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill enables the carrying of a firearm on an OHRV when such OHRV is being operated on private property.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Donald McFarlaneRPrime
  • Rep. James SpillaneRChair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Rep. Mike OuelletRVice Chair· 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. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference
  • Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Also: Rep. Jonathan SmithR, Rep. Samuel FarringtonR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR, Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. John SellersR

Public testimony

19 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

53% support47% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I think an amendment needs to be made to this bill to properly "spell out" the OHRV acronym.”
— James Gardner, Keenesupports
“All professionals must be accountable for their conduct. Transparency and following the law is paramount. No secret police in NH!”
— Anne Tyrol, Concordsupports
“Oppose as written as the sponsors are trying to redefine "loaded". Loaded is clearly defined in RSA 207:1, XIV-a. The language added to this bill will have Fish and Game and various lawyers salivating at the thought of charging someone who is actually savvy on firearm laws within the state.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonopposes
“I oppose this bill because it reduces transparency, access, or fairness in public processes and does not meaningfully improve outcomes for New Hampshire residents.”
— Tiffany Gladu, Goffstownopposes
“This sets a bad precedent for what should be considered loaded versus unloaded firearm.”
— Nancy Brown, Hopkintonopposes

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 01:00 pm GP 159
  3. Feb 6, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/06/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
  4. Feb 6, 2026House: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/06/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC) HC 9 P. 4
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 4

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

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