Revision: Feb. 7, 2024, 9:59 a.m.
Senate Judiciary
February 7, 2024
2024-0542s
09/08
Amendment to SB 322
Amend the title of the bill by replacing it with the following:
AN ACT relative to licenses to carry and immunity for law enforcement officers issuing certain firearms licenses.
Amend the bill by inserting after section 1 the following and renumbering the original section 2 to read as 3:
2 New Section; Public Safety and Welfare; Pistols and Revolvers; Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers. Amend RSA 159 by inserting after section 6-f the following new section:
159:6-g Immunity for Law Enforcement Officers.
A law enforcement officer who issues a license in good faith under RSA 159:6 or 159:8 shall be immune from liability resulting or arising from any action or misconduct with a firearm committed by any individual to whom a license to carry a firearm has been issued.
2024-0542s
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill requires a license authorizing an individual to carry a loaded pistol or revolver in this state to include the name, title, and signature of the person issuing the license. This bill further provides immunity to law enforcement officers who in good faith issue licenses under RSA 159:6 or 159:8 from any liability arising from certain actions by the firearm licensee.