This bill amends RSA 215-C:35 to allow individuals to carry a firearm on a snowmobile while operating it on private property, provided they have the express or implied permission of the landowner or lawful occupant. The new legal language specifies that this permission cannot arise solely from a public right-of-way, public trail, or designated snowmobile corridor. Additionally, the bill clarifies the definition of "unloaded" to mean that a firearm is not considered loaded if no round is chambered, even if a magazine or other ammunition storage device contains ammunition.

The bill also retains the existing prohibition against carrying loaded firearms on snowmobiles, with exceptions for law enforcement officers and individuals not prohibited from possessing firearms under New Hampshire law. The effective date for this act is set for January 1, 2027. The fiscal impact of the bill is indeterminable, as it may affect the judicial and correctional systems due to changes in criminal penalties and statutes.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 215-C:35
HB1046 text: 215-C:35