New Hampshire · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1291: criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization.
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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 1291 is a bill introduced in the New Hampshire House on December 1, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: criminalizing the use of small unmanned aircraft systems for the purposes of flying over critical infrastructure and events without authorization. Primary sponsor: Clayton Wood (Republican). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (March 5, 2026): Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 6.
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Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clayton Wood | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | Merrimack 13 |
| Regina Birdsell | Co-sponsor | Republican | Senate | 19 |
| Lisa Post | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 42 |
| Jeff Tenczar | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | Hillsborough 1 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 6
- Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/30/2026 (Vote 10-0; CC) HC 9 P. 6
- Executive Session: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Public Hearing: 01/30/2026 10:00 am GP 159
- Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 14