New Hampshire HB1699: enabling the carriage of certain firearms on slow-moving boats.

Sponsors

• Donald McFarlane (R, 18) · primary sponsor
• James Spillane (R, 2)
• Jonathan Smith (R, 5)
• Sayra DeVito (R, 8)
• Sabourin dit Choinière, Matt (R, 30)
• Robert Wherry (R, 13)
• Shane Sirois (R, 32)
• Daniel Popovici-Muller (R, 17)
• Samuel Farrington (R, 8)
• Daniel Innis (R, 7)
• Keith Murphy (R, 16)

Latest actions

1. May 7, 2026: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. May 7, 2026: Sen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
3. May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
4. April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 17
5. April 17, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
6. April 15, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15
7. April 8, 2026: Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 14
8. March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
9. March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9
10. March 18, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; RC)

Common questions

What is HB1699?

HB1699 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): enabling the carriage of certain firearms on slow-moving boats.

What is the status of HB1699?

Failed as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Pending Motion OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 7, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1699?

Donald McFarlane (R, 18), with 10 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1699?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2350&sy=2026