What is the status of HB1793?

In committee as of May 21, 2026. Latest action: Sen. Gannon Refused to Accede to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/21/2026; SJ 13 (May 21, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1793?

Samuel Farrington (R, 8), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1793?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3149&sy=2026

New Hampshire legislation · 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire HB1793: (New Title) prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.

Q: What is HB1793?

HB1793 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2026 Regular Session): (New Title) prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.

Q: What does HB1793 do?

In its own words: An act prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education. Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. McDonnell, Rock. 25; Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18 COMMITTEE: Criminal Justice an.

Status: In committee, May 21, 2026

What the bill says

An act prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education. Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. McDonnell, Rock. 25; Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18 COMMITTEE: Criminal Justice an.

From the amended text, May 14, 2026:

AN ACT prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education. Rep. DeVito, Rock. 8; Rep. Granger, Straf. 2; Rep. Layon, Rock. 13; Rep. McDonnell, Rock. 25; Rep. McFarlane, Graf. 18; Rep. Noble, Hills. 2; Rep. Sabourin dit Choiniere, Rock. 30; Rep. Sweeney, Rock. 25; Rep. Thibault, Merr. 25; Sen. McGough, Dist 11; Sen. Murphy, Dist 16; Sen. Pearl, Dist 17; Sen. Sullivan, Dist 18 COMMITTEE: Criminal Justice and Public Safety ----------------------------------------------------------------- AMENDED ANALYSIS This bill: I. Prohibits public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of non-lethal weapons on campus or firearms on campus by faculty and requires such institutions to enact rules, policies, and procedures regarding the prohibition. II. Establishes a committee to study campus carry and the possession, carrying, and storage of firearms on college campuses. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - …

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New Hampshire HB1793: (New Title) prohibiting public colleges and universities from regulating the possession or carrying of certain weapons on campus and establishing a committee to study the feasibility of allowing guns on campuses of public institutions of higher education.

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