New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Introduced 13 R cosponsors

HB 1046 — enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.

Last action — Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  1. 1
    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

The bill allows carrying a firearm on a snowmobile on private property.

This legislation enables individuals to carry firearms while operating snowmobiles on private property. It addresses concerns about firearm usage in recreational activities on private lands.

Summary

enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16

  2. Lay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab): MA DV 163-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 129

  3. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  4. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0131h 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 9 P. 45

  5. Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  6. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 228

  7. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 4

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 13 co-sponsors · 401 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (13)

Not signed on (401)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1046 do?
enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.
Who sponsors HB 1046?
HB 1046 is sponsored by Victoria Sullivan (Republican), Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Keith Murphy (Republican), Robert Wherry (Republican), John Sellers (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), James Spillane (Republican), Jonathan Smith (Republican), Donald McFarlane (Republican), Sayra DeVito (Republican), Samuel Farrington (Republican), and Henry Giasson (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1046?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced November 07, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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