repealing limiting liability for certain design features of firearms.
HB 1387 repeals a law (RSA 507-D:6) that previously limited legal liability for firearm manufacturers and sellers related to certain firearm design features. This bill removes a legal exemption, meaning manufacturers could potentially face lawsuits if design choices in firearms cause injury or harm. The change directly affects firearm manufacturers and sellers by restoring their potential liability for design-related issues. The bill does not create new safety requirements but alters the existing legal framework governing liability. It is sponsored by multiple legislators and referred to the Criminal Justice and Public Safety committee.
Bill status
died
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 4, 2025
Last action Aug 20, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 5, 2026
How they voted
95–97
Passed · 30 other
Total votes 222
Mar 5, 2026
D
Democratic107
89% Nay
I
Independent2
50% Yea
R
Republican113
83% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
1
Committee
1
Mar 5, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (95-97-30)
house
Feb 2, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/23/2026 (Vote 7-5; RC) HC 9 P. 32
lower
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 1 P. 18
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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