HB1240

Relative to the apparent use of a deadly weapon during the offense of criminal threatening.

Chamber Passed·3/17/26
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New Hampshire HB1240 modifies the definition of criminal threatening to include the use of a deadly weapon or an item that reasonably appears to be a.

New Hampshire HB1240 amends the definition of criminal threatening under RSA 631:4, II(a)(2) to include the use of a deadly weapon or an item that reasonably appears to be a deadly weapon. This change broadens the scope of what constitutes criminal threatening by incorporating the victim's perception of the weapon used. The bill specifies that the act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · Mar 17
Current
The Senate
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 31

1:25 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Feb 13

2:30 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

History

Apr 10

Senate

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9

Apr 9

Senate

Committee Report: Referred to Interim Study, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14

Mar 26

Senate

==ROOM CHANGE== Hearing: 03/31/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:25 pm; Senate Calendar 12