Bill

Relative to the use of physical force in defense of a person.

HB1279Crime and Law EnforcementFinal Approval

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Final Approval

Sponsorship

Sponsor

Cosponsors (9)

Legislative Actions (10)

July 20, 2026Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/15/2026; Chapter 323; eff.01/01/2027

July 6, 2026Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

July 6, 2026Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15

June 23, 2026Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2186e Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess of 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

June 23, 2026Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2186e: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15