HB1279 (2026) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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323:1 Physical Force in Defense of a Person. Amend RSA 627:4, II(d) to read as follows:

(d) Is likely to use any unlawful force in the commission of a felony against the actor within such actor's dwelling or its curtilage.

323:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

Approved: July 15, 2026

Effective Date: January 01, 2027

Changed Version

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323:1 Physical Force in Defense of a Person. Amend RSA 627:4, II(d) to read as follows:

(d) Is likely to use any unlawful force in the commission of a felony against the actor or a third person within such actor's dwelling or its curtilage.

323:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.

Approved: July 15, 2026

Effective Date: January 01, 2027