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 consent or are responding to exigent circumstances that pose an immediate threat to public safety. Additionally, upon entry, agents are required to notify the landowner 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. However, it clarifies that these regulations do not apply to conservation officers and other fish and game commission officers, who retain their authority to enforce laws related to wildlife. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is projected to have a minimal fiscal impact of less than $10,000 annually from 2025 to 2028.