New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1697: exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.

Did not advance Last action April 9, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; SJ 8

Plain-language summary

HB 1697 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation. Primary sponsor: Mike Belcher (Republican). It lists 8 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 9, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; SJ 8.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Mike Belcher (Republican). 8 co-sponsors.