New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 7 R · 2 D cosponsors

HB 211 — relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 21; eff.07/13/2025

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed House
  4. ✓
    Passed Senate
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 21, 2025.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 9 sponsors

    1 primary, 8 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (7 R · 2 D) — cross-party backing.

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Summary

This bill allows the use of air rifles for hunting game. It establishes regulations regarding their use in hunting activities.

Bill Text

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Amendments

1 amendment

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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 21; eff.07/13/2025

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/01/2025); SJ 12

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/01/2025 HJ 13 P. 31

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 103, SH, 09:20 am; SC 14

  7. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0073h: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 7

  9. Amendment # 2025-0073h: AA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 7

  10. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0073h 02/05/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 12 P. 7

  11. Executive Session: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 307

  12. Public Hearing: 02/05/2025 11:00 am LOB 307

  13. Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 2 P. 10

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 406 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (8)

Not signed on (406)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 211 do?
This bill allows the use of air rifles for hunting game. It establishes regulations regarding their use in hunting activities.
Who sponsors HB 211?
HB 211 is sponsored by David Watters (Democrat), Brian Cole (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Daniel Popovici-Muller (Republican), Will Darby (Democrat), Donald McFarlane (Republican), Jim Kofalt (Republican), Terry Roy (Republican), and James Spillane (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 211?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 07, 2025. Enacted.
Where can I track HB 211?
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