Introduced: 02/27/2015
Sponsor: Senator Eric Brakey
Issue Brief: Guns - Constitutional Carry
Summary: Authorizes the carrying of concealed handguns without a permit.
Status: Signed by Governor (Public Law No. 327) on July 8
Massachusetts H 1305
Introduced: 03/11/2015
Sponsor: Representative Paul Frost
Issue Brief: Firearm Suppressors
Summary: Relates to instruments used for the muffling of noise from the firing of firearms.
Status: In Joint Committee on Judiciary: Heard. Eligible for Executive Session on July 14
New Hampshire S 116
Introduced: 01/08/2015
Sponsor: Senator Jeb Bradley
Issue Brief: Guns - Constitutional Carry
Summary: Increases the length of time for which a license to carry a pistol or revolver is valid; allows a person to carry a loaded concealed weapon without a license unless such person is prohibited by New Hampshire statute; requires the director of the division of state police to negotiate and enter into agreements with other jurisdictions to recognize in those jurisdictions the validity of the license to carry within the state; repeals the requirement to obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol or revolver.
Status: Vetoed by the Governor on July 6
New Hampshire S 172
Introduced: 01/08/2015
Sponsor: Senator Jeff Woodburn, Co-Chair, New Hampshire Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief: Off Highway Vehicles
Summary: Modifies the size and weight limitations of off highway recreational vehicles including all-terrain vehicles and utility terrain vehicles which are classified as off highway recreational vehicles.
Status: Signed by Governor (Chapter No. 2015-33) on May 7
New York S 1292
Introduced: 01/09/2015
Sponsor: Senator Michael Ranzenhofer, Member, New York Legislative Sportsmen's Caucus
Issue Brief: General
Summary: Authorizes hunting of big game with rifles in the county of Genesee.
Status: Signed by Governor (Chapter No. 68) on July 2
Pennsylvania H 1445
Introduced: 07/09/2015
Sponsor: Representative Dave Reed
Issue Brief: Animal Traps
Summary: Amends Title 34 (Game) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in protection of property and persons; provides for safety zones.
Status: To House Committee on Game and Fisheries on July 9