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HB 1084

relative to the relinquishment of deadly weapons by those subject to a domestic violence protective order.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Alicia Gregg and 5 co-sponsors

HB 1084 requires domestic violence protective order subjects to surrender firearms, aiming to reduce lethal outcomes but facing Second Amendment and implementation concerns.

Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
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Bill Summary · HB 1084

Legislative bill overview

HB 1084 would require individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders in New Hampshire to relinquish their firearms and deadly weapons. The bill aims to reduce access to weapons by those with documented intimate partner violence histories, a period identified as high-risk for lethal outcomes.

Why is this important

Research consistently shows that access to firearms during domestic violence incidents significantly increases lethality risk. This bill directly addresses a public safety concern by creating a mechanism to temporarily remove weapons from individuals already determined by courts to pose a threat serious enough to warrant a protective order.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment concerns: Opponents may argue the bill constitutes an unconstitutional firearm seizure without due process, or that it oversteps individual rights protections
  • Implementation and enforcement: Questions exist about how relinquishment would be enforced, who stores weapons, liability during storage, and return procedures if orders expire
  • Definition scope: Disagreement over what constitutes "deadly weapons" and whether the bill's reach is appropriately calibrated or overly broad
  • Procedural fairness: Debate over whether individuals have adequate opportunity to contest protective orders before losing gun rights, and whether temporary orders should trigger mandatory relinquishment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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