Revision: Jan. 2, 2026, 3:34 p.m.
Rep. Farrington, Straf. 8
January 2, 2026
2026-0019h
09/05
Floor Amendment to HB 609-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Preemption and Right of Action. Amend RSA 159:26 to read as follows:
159:26 Firearms, Ammunition, and Knives; Authority of the State.
I. To the extent consistent with federal law, the [state] general court of New Hampshire shall have exclusive authority and jurisdiction over the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearms components, ammunition, firearms supplies, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, [or] knives, or other self-defense tools in the state. Except as otherwise specifically provided by state statute, no ordinance, rule, or regulation of a political subdivision or agency may regulate the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearms components, ammunition, or firearms supplies in the state. Nothing in this section shall be construed as affecting a political subdivision's right to adopt zoning ordinances for the purpose of regulating firearms, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, [or] knives, or other self-defense tools businesses in the same manner as other businesses or to take any action allowed under RSA 207:59.
II. Upon the effective date of this section, all [municipal] ordinances, rules, and regulations of a political subdivision or agency not authorized under paragraph I relative to the sale, purchase, ownership, use, possession, transportation, licensing, permitting, taxation, or other matter pertaining to firearms, firearm components, ammunition, firearms supplies, stun guns, Tasers, pepper spray devices, [or] knives, or other self-defense tools shall be null and void.
III. Any person aggrieved by a violation of this chapter may petition the superior court under RSA 91-A:7 and seek remedies under RSA 91-A:8.