HB1697Introduced in the House
Exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.
Introduced by Mike Belcher, District 04-CAR
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Exempting certain firearms and firearm accessories manufactured and retained in New Hampshire from federal regulation.
Where it stands
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
April 3, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
HouseStage: OTP · February 5, 2026
188
Yes
164
No
42
Absent or Not Voting
394 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Ploszaj | 01-BEL | Yes |
| Thomas Buco | 01-CAR | Absent |
| Stephen Woodcock | 01-CAR | No |
| David Paige | 01-CAR | No |
| James Tierney | 01-COO | No |
| Sean Durkin | 01-COO | Yes |
| Joseph Barton | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Calvin Beaulier | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Darrell Louis | 01-GRA | Yes |
| Tom Mannion | 01-HIL | Yes |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety House Journal 1 P. 32
Public Hearing: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 159
Executive Session: 01/14/2026 10:30 am GP 159
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/14/2026 (Vote 7-6; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 5 P. 20
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Ought to Pass: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 188-164 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 P. 24
Introduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 4
Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:00 pm; Senate Calendar 9
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; Consent Calendar; 04/09/2026; Senate Calendar 13
Inexpedient to Legislate, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote === BILL KILLED ===; 04/09/2026; Senate Journal 8
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