New Hampshire HB1444: relative to the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems.

Sponsors

• Michael Moffett (R, 4) · primary sponsor
• Jose Cambrils (R, 4)
• Lisa Freeman (R, 8)
• Melissa Litchfield (R, 32)
• Jennifer Mandelbaum (D, 21)
• Jeanine Notter (R, 12)
• Jim Creighton (R, 30)
• Howard Pearl (R, 17)
• Victoria Sullivan (R, 18)

Latest actions

1. June 1, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 95; eff. 07/27/2026
2. May 18, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 18, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
4. April 10, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9
5. April 9, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-1; CC; SC 14
6. April 9, 2026: Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 9
7. February 25, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 5
8. February 19, 2026: Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112
9. February 19, 2026: Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39
10. February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0558h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 5

Common questions

What is HB1444?

HB1444 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems.

What is the status of HB1444?

Signed into law as of June 1, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 95; eff. 07/27/2026 (June 1, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1444?

Michael Moffett (R, 4), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1444?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2749&sy=2026