HB 195 (2021): adding display of a firearm as an exception to reckless conduct.

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HB 195 (2021)

adding display of a firearm as an exception to reckless conduct.

Status: Signed into law
Term: 2021-2022
House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
Senate committee: Judiciary
Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
Chapter law: 130

The Story

It was introduced on January 6, 2021 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The majority recommended that the House pass it, and the minority recommended that the House kill it, by a vote of 11–10. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On April 7, 2021 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 198–169. It crossed to the Senate on April 8, 2021 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee recommended that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2021-1708s). The committee's amendment (2021-1708s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 27, 2021, changing the text of the bill. On May 27, 2021 the Senate voted to pass it with changes and ordered it to a third reading. On June 10, 2021 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1708s” on a roll call 206–155, on a motion by Rep. Abbas. The bill was enrolled on June 24, 2021 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 23, 2021, making it Chapter 130 of the session laws.

Hearings and Sessions

February 10, 2021, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety
May 10, 2021, 1:15 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary

Votes

April 7, 2021, House: Ought to Pass — yeas 198, nays 169, passed
May 27, 2021, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment — yeas 14, nays 10, passed
June 10, 2021, House: Concur — yeas 206, nays 155, passed

The Docket

January 6, 2021: Introduced (in recess of) 01/06/2021 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety
February 10, 2021: Public Hearing: 02/10/2021 10:00 am Members of the public may attend using the following link: To join the webinar: https://www.zoom.us/j/99588247178 / Executive session on pending legislation may be held throughout the day (time permitting) from the time the committee is initially convened
March 4, 2021: Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 11-10; RC)
March 4, 2021: Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
April 7, 2021: Ought to Pass : MA RC 198-169 04/07/2021
April 8, 2021: Introduced 04/08/2021 and Referred to Judiciary
May 6, 2021: Remote Hearing: 05/10/2021, 01:15 pm; Links to join the hearing can be found in the Senate Calendar
May 27, 2021: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment #2021-1708s , 05/27/2021; SC 25A
May 27, 2021: Committee Amendment #2021-1708s , AA, VV; 05/27/2021
May 27, 2021: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2021-1708s, RC 14Y-10N, MA; OT3rdg; 05/27/2021
June 10, 2021: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2021-1708s (Rep. Abbas): MA RC 206-155 06/10/2021
June 24, 2021: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/24/2021)
June 24, 2021: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/24/2021
July 23, 2021: Signed by Governor Sununu 07/23/2021; Chapter 130; Eff: 09/21/2021

Laws It Would Change

RSA 631:3