The proposed bill, known as the "New Hampshire Private Lands Protection Act," establishes specific requirements for government agents regarding entry into secured premises without a warrant. It introduces a new section, RSA 595-A:11, which defines key terms such as "government agent," "probable cause," "secured premises," and "warrant." The bill stipulates that government agents may not enter secured premises without a warrant unless they have the property owner's permission or are responding to exigent circumstances, such as emergencies threatening public safety. Additionally, upon entry, agents must notify the property owner or occupant if reasonably possible and must present a warrant if they are not entering under consent or exigent circumstances.

The bill also outlines that any evidence obtained through a search or seizure conducted in violation of these provisions will be inadmissible in legal proceedings, and any arrests made under such circumstances will be deemed invalid. Furthermore, the bill clarifies that its provisions do not apply to conservation officers enforcing wildlife laws and do not restrict access for governmental or regulatory agencies as provided by law. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and has a projected fiscal impact of less than $10,000 for the fiscal years 2025 through 2028.