On Jul. 22, NH LEG enacted bill prohibiting employer ban re firearms.
NH LEG enacted bill HB 1336 re storage of employees' firearms in locked vehicles.
Adds new Sec. 27 to NH Revised Statues Ch. 159, storage of firearms, NH LEG 159:27.
Bill Provisions
Prohibits employers from banning employees' storage of firearms in locked vehicles and prohibits employers from searching for firearms or ammunition in locked vehicles.
Civil immunity to any employers for economic loss, injury, or death resulting from adherence to law of prohibiting employers from banning the storage of firearms.
Applies to state or any municipality as an employer when the state or municipal employee's vehicle is on property owned or leased by the state or municipality.
Legislative History
On Dec. 6, 2023, bill introduced in the House; on Mar. 21, 2024, bill passed the House.
On Mar. 26, 2024, bill introduced in Senate; on Jun. 27, 2024, bill passed in Senate.
On Jul. 22, 2024, bill was reported signed by the governor on Jul. 12, 2024.
Effectiveness
Bill HB 1336 (assigned Chapter 195) is effective on Jan. 1, 2025.
