CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 10, 2017) – A New Hampshire bill that would restrict the warrantless or weaponized use of drones by law enforcement passed an important House committee today. The legislation would not only establish important privacy protections at the state level, it would also help thwart the federal surveillance state. Rep. Neil Kurk, Rep.…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 10, 2017) – Today, a New Hampshire House committee passed a bill that would end any state cooperation with warrantless federal spying. Passage of the legislation would not only help protect privacy in New Hampshire, it would help hinder unconstitutional federal surveillance. Rep. Neal Kurk and Rep. Carol McGuire, along with two cosponsors,…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb 9, 2017) – Today, a New Hampshire “Constitutional Carry” bill passed its final step in the state House, passing by a vote of 200-97. It previously passed the Senate and will now move to Gov. Chris Sununu’s desk, who has been backing the bill. A coalition of 19 sponsors introduced Senate Bill…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb 8, 2017) – A bill approved by a New Hampshire House committee would decriminalize marijuana possession. Passage into law would take a big step toward nullifying federal cannabis prohibition in practice in the state. Along with 11 bipartisan co-sponsors, Rep. Robert Cushing (D-Hampton) introduced House Bill 640 (HB640) to reduce “the penalty for possessing…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb. 6, 2017) – A New Hampshire House committee unanimously approved a bill that would remove the state ban on industrial hemp, setting the stage to nullify federal prohibition on the plant in practice. A coalition of three representatives and two senators prefiled House Bill 151 (HB151). The legislation would simply remove industrial…
CONCORD, N.H. (Feb 2, 2017) – Yesterday, a New Hampshire “Constitutional Carry” bill took another step forward, clearing an important House committee with an “ought to pass” recommendation. If passed into law, it would make it legal for people in New Hampshire to carry a concealed firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 27, 2017) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would close a loophole that allows state and local police to circumvent stringent state asset forfeiture laws by passing cases off to the feds. Rep, Michael Sylvia (R-Belmont) and Rep. John Burt (R-Goffstown) introduced House Bill 614 (HB614) on Jan. 5.…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 23, 2017) – Last week, the New Hampshire Senate approved a “Constitutional Carry” bill. If passed into law, it would make it legal for people in New Hampshire to carry a concealed firearm without a license, and foster an environment hostile to federal gun control. A coalition of 19 sponsors introduced Senate…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 15, 2017) – Two bills introduced in the New Hampshire House would ban the use of “stingrays” to track the location of phones and sweep up electronic communications without a warrant in most situations. The proposed laws would not only protect privacy in New Hampshire, but would also hinder one aspect of…
CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 9, 2017) – New Hampshire will have several opportunities to expand its medical marijuana program, as six bills are currently active in the Live Free or Die State this year. If passed, these measures would further nullify the federal prohibition on cannabis in practice. Rep. Eric Schleien (R-Hillsborough) introduced House Bill 157…