This bill aims to enhance the privacy and constitutional rights of individuals applying for pistol or revolver licenses by restricting the information that licensing authorities can request on application forms. Specifically, it mandates that the application form can only collect information that was required on the December 2009 version of form DSSP 85. The bill prohibits requests for an applicant's occupation, current employer, employer's address, personal references, and any consent or release language that would require the applicant to disclose personal, employment, medical, psychiatric, or other records beyond what is explicitly required.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 159:6, I(b) to ensure that the licensing process is streamlined and transparent. It stipulates that licenses must be issued within 14 days of application, with written reasons provided for any denials. The fees for licenses are set at $10 for residents and $100 for non-residents, with the costs of the forms covered by non-resident license fees. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 159:6
HB1365 text: 159:6