HB 211 New Hampshire House · 2025 Regular Session

relative to the use of air rifles for hunting game.

HB 211 modifies hunting regulations by expanding the types of game that can be taken with air rifles. It permits the use of air rifles for small game, and now also for moose, bear, or deer. The bill authorizes the executive director to establish specific kinetic energy requirements for air rifles used on these larger animals. Additionally, the executive director will define the methods and manners for using air rifles for small game, moose, bear, or deer through administrative rules. This bill primarily affects hunters and the state's wildlife management agency.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Apr 2025
Signed into Law
May 2025
Introduced Jan 7, 2025 Signed May 21, 2025
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Total actions
13
Key actions
5
Committee
4
Amendments
1
May 21, 2025
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/14/2025; Chapter 21; eff.07/13/2025
lower
Apr 17, 2025
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10
upper
Mar 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
upper
Mar 11, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Energy and Natural Resources; SJ 7
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-0073h: MA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 7
lower
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Amendment # 2025-0073h: AA VV 02/20/2025 HJ 6 P. 7
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0073h 02/05/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 12 P. 7
lower
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 2 P. 10
lower
0 primary · 5 co-sponsors

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