SB466

Relative to the possession of a firearm without a serial number.

Introduced·11/21/25
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New Hampshire SB466 prohibits possession of firearms with altered or missing serial numbers.

New Hampshire SB466 amends RSA 159:13 to prohibit changing, altering, removing, or obliterating the name of the maker, model, manufacturer's number, or other mark of identification on any pistol, revolver, or other firearm. Possession of such firearms with altered or missing identification is presumptive evidence of the possessor having made such changes. Violation of this provision is a class A misdemeanor. The act takes effect on January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

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Calendar

Jan 20

1:25 PM

Judiciary Hearing

History

Mar 12

Senate

SB 466 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

Mar 12

Senate

Sen. Gannon Moved Laid on Table, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6

Mar 12

Senate

Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1043s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6