SB466 Relative to the possession of a firearm without a serial number.
Relative to the possession of a firearm without a serial number.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Regulation of untraceable firearms helps law enforcement solve crimes involving these weapons.
Your Freedom
Balances law enforcement needs with the tradition of home-built firearms.
Status
Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1043s; 03/12/2026; Senate Journal 6
Sponsor
William Gannon (R)
The Short Version
Would address the legality of possessing firearms without serial numbers, commonly known as 'ghost guns.' These untraceable weapons cannot be traced when used in crimes, posing a challenge for law enforcement.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Law enforcement seeking to trace firearms used in crimes
- ▲ Public safety advocates
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Hobbyist gun builders who create their own firearms
- ▼ Gun rights advocates opposed to serialization requirements
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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