HB 1336 (2024): relative to employees' firearms in locked vehicles.

HB 1336 (2024)

relative to employees' firearms in locked vehicles.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2023-2024
• House committee: Criminal Justice and Public Safety
• Senate committee: Judiciary
• Subject: Crimes, Criminal Procedure and Corrections
• Chapter law: 195

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2024 and referred to the House Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 2, 2024, with 287 people signed in online: 74 in support, 212 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 23, 2024 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 10–10, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 14, 2024 the House adopted “Lay HB1336 on Table” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Terry Roy. A floor amendment (2024-1271h), offered by Rep. Brian Seaworth, was adopted on a roll call 201–172 on March 21, 2024, changing the text of the bill. On March 21, 2024 the House voted to pass it with changes on a division vote 197–176. On March 21, 2024 the House failed “Reconsider” on a division vote 177–195, on a motion by Rep. Joe Sweeney. On March 21, 2024 the House adopted “Remove from Table” on a division vote 189–183, on a motion by Rep. Terry Roy. It crossed to the Senate on March 21, 2024 and was referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 16, 2024. The committee voted 3–2 to recommend that the Senate pass it. On May 22, 2024 the Senate voted to pass it and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 13, 2024 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 12, 2024, making it Chapter 195 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Daniel Popovici-Muller (R - Rock 17) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Bob Lynn (R - Rock 17)
• Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
• Rep. Tony Lekas (R - Hills 38)
• Rep. Judy Aron (R - Sull 4)
• Rep. Jim Kofalt (R - Hills 32)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 2, 2024, 10:30 AM: public hearing, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
• February 23, 2024, 9:30 AM: executive session, House Criminal Justice and Public Safety, LOB 202-204
• April 16, 2024, 1:45 PM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

• March 14, 2024, House: Lay HB1336 on Table — voice vote, passed
• March 21, 2024, House: Adopt Floor Amendment — yeas 201, nays 172, passed
• March 21, 2024, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-1271h — yeas 197, nays 176, passed
• March 21, 2024, House: Reconsider — yeas 177, nays 195, failed
• March 21, 2024, House: Remove from Table — yeas 189, nays 183, passed
• May 22, 2024, Senate: Ought to Pass — yeas 14, nays 10, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 159

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• SC 15
• SC 20