New Hampshire 2026 Regular Session

New Hampshire House Bill HR20

Introduced
11/7/25  
Refer
11/7/25  

Caption

Reaffirming the right for persons of all persuasions to keep and bear arms, and urging Congress and the President to cease infringement upon Second Amendment rights and to restore them where infringed.

Impact

HR20 intends to emphasize the consequences of any potential rule that may restrict gun ownership based on discriminatory criteria. The resolution cites the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article 2-a of the New Hampshire Constitution, both of which protect the right to bear arms. This advocacy reflects a broader commitment to civil rights as it seeks to ensure that all citizens can enjoy their Second Amendment guarantees without facing state discrimination.

Summary

House Resolution 20 (HR20) is a resolution aimed at reaffirming the right of individuals to keep and bear arms. Introduced in the New Hampshire House, the resolution calls for an end to infringements upon Second Amendment rights and urges both Congress and the President to restore any rights that have been compromised. This bill underscores the belief that gun ownership is a fundamental right for all citizens, regardless of personal characteristics, including sexual orientation and religion.

Contention

One notable point of contention surrounding HR20 concerns the implications of governmental policies that may selectively deny Second Amendment rights to certain groups, as suggested by discussions within the Justice Department. Critics argue that this could set a dangerous precedent, undermining equal protection under the law. Proponents, on the other hand, assert that such a resolution is necessary to protect against government overreach and discrimination in the exercise of constitutional rights.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

NH HCR8

Urging Congress to find that the Piscataqua River and Portsmouth Harbor lie within the state of New Hampshire.

NH HJR1

Affirming the natural right of persons and affirming that the state and federal government are established for the purpose of upholding, protecting, and securing these rights.

NH CACR6

Relating to the right to compute. Providing that the right of individuals to use computation resources shall not be infringed.

NH HR15

Urging New Hampshire's congressional representatives to advocate for a change in the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's policy.

NH HR18

Urging the New Hampshire congressional delegation to sponsor legislation relative to, and urging the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to adopt regulations, allowing for small scale and very small slaughter plants to use the Federal Meat Inspection Acts Custom Exempt meat processing inspection criteria with a third-party inspector present at slaughter, so that processed beef, pork, lamb, and chevron (goat meat) can be sold as individual cuts directly from the farm producer to the end consumer.

NH HR12

Urging Congress to amend the Smith-Mundt Modernization Act of 2013.

NH HB335

Requiring courts to order a minor and their family have psychological evaluations and, if necessary, counseling, where parental rights and responsibilities are contested in a family court matter.

NH HR10

Recognizing the importance of clean air, clean water, and a healthy environment with regard to our fundamental rights.

NH HCR5

Rescinding House Concurrent Resolution No. 40 passed by the 2012 New Hampshire General Court asking that Congress call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution.

NH HB685

Permitting in all residentially zoned areas by right the construction of manufactured housing.

Similar Bills

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