This Thursday, the Senate will be voting on three significant bills, H. 609, H. 1365, and H. 1793. Committee reports have been released that recommend amending and watering down these important pieces of legislation. Please take a moment to click the TAKE ACTION button below and politely urge your Senator to pass these important pro-rights bills in their strongest possible form.
H.B. 609 strengthens New Hampshire's preemption law in critical ways by expanding its scope to include both political subdivisions and state agencies, establishing enforcement mechanisms, and extending protection to all defensive weapons in addition to firearms. Strong preemption laws eliminate a confusing patchwork of local rules and inconsistent regulation by local authorities and state agencies. This bill would make clear that the legislature intends to occupy the entire field of regulation and provides recourse for violations.
H.B. 1365 increases privacy protections for applicants for a New Hampshire carry permit by eliminating the requirement to provide references, employment information, or private health information. While New Hampshire is a constitutional carry state, many residents still obtain carry permits for other purposes including interstate travel.
H.B. 1793 ensures that young adults who are lawfully permitted to protect themselves off campus are afforded the same rights when on campus at public universities in the Granite State. Gun-free zones do not increase public safety; they merely leave peaceable people as defenseless soft targets and easy prey.
Please stay tuned to your inbox or www.nraila.org for additional updates as these measures continue to advance.
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