New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1046: enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
- Did not advance
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Plain-language summary
HB 1046 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on November 7, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: enabling a person to carry a firearm on a snowmobile being operated on private property. Primary sponsor: Donald McFarlane (Republican). It lists 13 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (August 19, 2026): Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 12
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donald McFarlane | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 18 |
| Matt Sabourin dit Choinière | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 30 |
| Sayra DeVito | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 8 |
| Samuel Farrington | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Henry Giasson | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 29 |
| Daniel Innis | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Tim Lang | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 2 |
| Keith Murphy | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 16 |
| Howard Pearl | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 17 |
| John Sellers | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Grafton 10 |
| Jonathan Smith | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Carroll 5 |
| Jim Spillane | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Rockingham 2 |
| Victoria Sullivan | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 18 |
| Robert Wherry | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 13 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 HJ 16
- Lay HB1046 on Table (Rep. Knab): MA DV 163-158 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 129
- Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
- Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0131h 01/28/2026 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 9 P. 45
- Executive Session: 01/28/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:00 am GP 228
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 4