New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 10 R cosponsors

HB 1365 — relative to applications for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver and relative to the composition of the board of dental examiners.

Last action — Signed 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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    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 enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 20, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 11 sponsors

    1 primary, 10 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (10 R).

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In plain language

The bill modifies applications for firearm licenses and changes the board of dental examiners' composition.

This bill updates the process for applying for licenses to carry loaded firearms and alters how the board of dental examiners is composed. These changes aim to streamline licensing procedures and adjust regulatory oversight in the dental field.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may affect dental professionals through changes in board composition, potentially impacting regulations and practices.

Summary

(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.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

61 added · 55 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB1365 includes updates to the application process for licenses to carry a loaded pistol or revolver. Most notably, the bill emphasizes the protection of applicants' privacy and rights, ensuring that only necessary information is collected and no rights are waived unnecessarily. Additionally, it specifies a $10 fee for residents and a $100 fee for out-of-state applicants. These changes aim to streamline the licensing process and make it more respectful of individual rights, which is important for fostering trust in the system.

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HB 1365 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/14/2026 1543s 05/14/2026 1947s 4Jun2026...
CHAPTER 325 HB 1365 - FINAL VERSION 05/14/2026 1543s 05/14/2026 1947s 4Jun2026...
HB 1365 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 05/14/2026 1543s 05/14/2026 1947s 4Jun2026...
CHAPTER 325 HB 1365 - FINAL VERSION 05/14/2026 1543s 05/14/2026 1947s 4Jun2026...
1 Purpose.
325:1 Purpose.
2 License to Carry.
325:2 License to Carry.
HB 1365 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - 3 Dentists and Dentistry;
325:3 Dentists and Dentistry;
There shall be a board of dental examiners consisting of 9 members,[;] including 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the council, to a term of 5 years.
There shall be a board of dental examiners consisting of 9 members,[;] including 6 dentists, 2 dental hygienists, and one public member, each to be appointed by the governor, with the approval of the CHAPTER 325 HB 1365 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - council, to a term of 5 years.
4 New Paragraph;
325:4 New Paragraph;
5 Prospective Repeal.
325:5 Prospective Repeal.
6 Effective Date.
325:6 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 15, 2026 Effective Date:
I.
Sections 1, 2, & 5 effective January 1, 2027 II.
Section 3 effective September 1, 2027 III.
Remainder effective July 15, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed 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

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2187e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. Conference Committee Report 2026-2103c: Adopted, VV 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  7. Conference Committee Report # 2026-2103c, Adopted, VV; 06/04/2026; SJ 14

  8. Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2026-2103c; 06/04/2026

  9. Conference Committee Meeting: 05/27/2026 12:00 pm GP 234

  10. Conferee Change; Senator Lang Replaces Senator Rochefort; SJ 14

  11. Sen. Gannon Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  12. President Appoints: Senators Gannon, Rochefort, Watters; (In Recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  13. Speaker Appoints: Reps. Roy, Rhodes, Paquette, S. Smith 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148

  14. House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1947s and 2026-1543s and Requests CofC (Rep. Roy): MA VV 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 148

  15. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2026-1543s and #2026-1947s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  16. Sen. Rochefort Floor Amendment # 2026-1947s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  17. Committee Amendment # 2026-1543s, AA, VV; 05/14/2026; SJ 12

  18. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1543s, 05/14/2026, Vote 3-2; SC 18

  19. Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:15 pm; SC 9

  20. Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 4

  21. Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 7

  22. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/23/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 5 P. 3

  23. Executive Session: 01/23/2026 12:00 pm GP 159

  24. Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 11:30 am GP 159

  25. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 17

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 10 co-sponsors · 404 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (10)

Not signed on (404)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1365 do?
(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.
Who sponsors HB 1365?
HB 1365 is sponsored by Matt R Sabourin dit Choinière, Keith Murphy (Republican), Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), Travis Corcoran (Republican), Shane Sirois (Republican), Daniel Innis (Republican), Donald McFarlane (Republican), James Thibault (Republican), Tim Mannion (Republican), Henry Giasson (Republican), and Erica Layon (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1365?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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