HB1164 Enabling physician associates to certify that a person with a disability may hunt with a crossbow.
Enabling physician associates to certify that a person with a disability may hunt with a crossbow.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No financial impact. Simply expands who can sign a certification form.
Your Community
Makes hunting more accessible for disabled community members by reducing unnecessary administrative hurdles.
Your Freedom
Removes a barrier for disabled residents to exercise their hunting rights by allowing their regular healthcare provider to sign certification.
Status
To Be Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources
Sponsor
Mike Ouellet (R)
The Short Version
Allows physician associates (in addition to physicians) to certify that a disabled person can hunt with a crossbow. This removes a bureaucratic barrier for disabled hunters who may see physician associates rather than physicians for their primary care.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Disabled hunters
- ▲ Physician associates
- ▲ Patients in areas with limited physician access
Who Pays the Price
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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