HB1642

Relative to extreme risk protection orders.

Introduced·12/10/25
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New Hampshire HB1642 establishes extreme risk protection orders to restrict firearm access for individuals posing a risk to themselves or others.

New Hampshire HB1642 introduces extreme risk protection orders to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals deemed to pose an immediate or significant risk to themselves or others. The bill outlines procedures for filing petitions, issuing temporary and final orders, and managing firearms during and after the orders. It mandates reporting by circuit court clerks, provides for mental health evaluations, and sets penalties for violations. The bill also details the process for returning firearms and ammunition to respondents after orders are vacated or expire.

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Where it stands

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

ITL

206 Yea

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153 Nay

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15 Not Voting

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20 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 23

12:00 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

Jan 14

2:00 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Public Hearing

History

Feb 12

House

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 206-153 02/12/2026 House Journal 4 P. 19

Feb 2

House

Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 9-3; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 6 P. 11

Feb 2

House

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass