HB1431 – CLibertyC

New Hampshire Bill Would Take Steps Toward Rejecting Federal Militarization of Local Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:January 5, 2018
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

CONCORD, N.H. (Jan. 5, 2018) – A bill introduced in the New Hampshire House would significantly limit the impact of federal programs that militarize local police. Rep. J.R. Hoell (R-Dunbarton) introduced House Bill 1431 (HB1431) on Jan. 3. The legislation would prohibit police from acquiring any military equipped, vehicle or military grade hardware that is…

Under Proposal, New Hampshire Would Opt Out of Federal Program that Militarizes Local Police

Post author:Tenth Amendment Center
Post published:November 13, 2017
Post category:Network Archives New Hampshire Sovereignty Tenth Amendment Center

CONCORD, N.H. (November 13, 2017) – A bill prefiled in the New Hampshire House would opt the state out of a federal program that facilitates the sale or transfer of certain military equipment from the federal government to state and local law enforcement. A coalition of eight legislators introduced HB1431 (HB1431) for the 2018 session,…