HB 477 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

establishing a commission to study safety and security procedures in the New Hampshire state house.

HB 477 creates a commission to study safety and security measures at the New Hampshire state house. The commission, including lawmakers, safety officials, and the Concord fire chief, will examine specific options like metal detectors, visitor sign-in systems, security training, and policies for handling threats. It must submit an interim report by November 2025 and a final report by November 2026. The bill does not implement new security rules but aims to assess potential improvements for lawmakers, staff, and visitors.
Bill status failed 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Oct 16, 2025
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/08/2025 (Vote 11-0; CC) HC 51 P. 15
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Sep 10, 2025
Lower · Passed
Full Committee Work Session: 10/08/2025 01:00 pm GP 234
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Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
Retained in Committee
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Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Legislative Administration HJ 3 P. 12
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