enabling minors to apply for a freshwater fishing application without paying a fee.
HB 1314 allows New Hampshire residents under 18 to obtain a freshwater fishing license without paying a fee. Minors must present proof of age to the Fish and Game Department when applying. The license will be marked as designated by the department and will not require a fee, replacing the previous requirement for a fee that was collected from 16- and 17-year-olds. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.
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failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Feb 12, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/28/2026 (Vote 14-0; CC) HC 6 P. 6
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Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 1 P. 15
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1 primary · 6 co-sponsors
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