This bill introduces a new felony-level offense under RSA 104, specifically creating a section titled "Unsupported Claim of Authority." The legislation makes it illegal for any person to knowingly claim to be a law enforcement officer from any state or federal agency while not in uniform and unable to provide official identification upon request. If convicted, individuals would face a class B felony charge. However, the bill includes a provision that exempts law enforcement officers who are engaged in legitimate pre-approved undercover activities from this offense.

The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, and does not anticipate any revenue generation for the state or counties. However, it is expected to have indeterminable impacts on expenditures related to the judicial and correctional systems, potentially affecting costs associated with prosecution, incarceration, probation, and parole. The bill modifies existing legal language by inserting the new section and does not delete any current provisions.