SB 144 — authorizing the state to report mental health data for firearms background check purposes and providing for processes for confiscation of firearms following certain mental health-related court proceedings and for relief from mental health-related firearms disabilities.
Last action — Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA === BILL KILLED ===; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Senate
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4Passed House
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
The bill allows the state to share mental health information to assist with firearm background checks and outlines how firearms can be confiscated following specific mental health court decisions. It also addresses the process for individuals to seek relief from any restrictions on firearm ownership related to mental health issues.
Bill Text
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Read SB 144 on the official New Hampshire source →Action History
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Inexpedient to Legislate, RC 16Y-8N, MA === BILL KILLED ===; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
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Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/13/2025, Vote 3-1; SC 12
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Hearing: 02/20/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 10
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Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
Sponsors
- Cindy Rosenwald · Cosponsor
- Suzanne Prentiss · Cosponsor
- Donovan Fenton · Cosponsor
- Debra Altschiller · Primary
- Pat Long · Cosponsor
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka · Cosponsor
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on · 2 voted No
Sponsors (1)
- Debra Altschiller Democrat Voted No
Co-sponsors (5)
- Cindy Rosenwald Democrat Voted No
- Suzanne Prentiss Democrat Voted No
- Donovan Fenton Democrat Voted No
- Pat Long Democrat Voted No
- Rebecca Perkins Kwoka Democrat Voted No
Not signed on (409)
409 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 409 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
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| Republican | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Democrat | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 16 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| % of votes cast | 67% | 33% | 0% | 0% |
How each member voted (24)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Cindy Rosenwald | Democrat | Nay |
| David Watters | Democrat | Nay |
| Debra Altschiller | Democrat | Nay |
| Donovan Fenton | Democrat | Nay |
| Pat Long | Democrat | Nay |
| Rebecca Perkins Kwoka | Democrat | Nay |
| Suzanne Prentiss | Democrat | Nay |
| Tara Reardon | Democrat | Nay |
| Bill Gannon | Republican | Yea |
| Daniel Innis | Republican | Yea |
| Daryl Abbas | Republican | Yea |
| David Rochefort | Republican | Yea |
| Denise Ricciardi | Republican | Yea |
| Howard Pearl | Republican | Yea |
| James Gray | Republican | Yea |
| Keith Murphy | Republican | Yea |
| Kevin Avard | Republican | Yea |
| Mark McConkey | Republican | Yea |
| Regina Birdsell | Republican | Yea |
| Ruth Ward | Republican | Yea |
| Sharon Carson | Republican | Yea |
| Tim McGough | Republican | Yea |
| Timothy Lang | Republican | Yea |
| Victoria Sullivan | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does SB 144 do?
- The bill allows the state to share mental health information to assist with firearm background checks and outlines how firearms can be confiscated following specific mental health court decisions. It also addresses the process for individuals to seek relief from any restrictions on firearm ownership related to mental health issues.
- Who sponsors SB 144?
- SB 144 is sponsored by Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Pat Long (Democrat), and Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (Democrat).
- What is the current status of SB 144?
- This bill died with 2025 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track SB 144?
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