HB1444 - Purchase of Unmanned Aircraft Systems
New Hampshire Legislative Events
Summary
New Hampshire House Bill HB1444 regarding the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems passed the House on February 25, 2026. The bill was introduced December 4, 2025, referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Finance, and Senate Judiciary committees. It received an ought-to-pass recommendation from House and Senate committees with amendments. The bill now awaits further Senate action before potentially becoming law.
What changed
New Hampshire HB1444 addresses the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems (drones). The bill passed the House with amendment #2026-0558h and received an ought-to-pass committee report from both House (14-0 vote) and Senate (4-1 vote). The bill was introduced December 4, 2025 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs, Finance, and Senate Judiciary committees.
Affected parties—particularly manufacturers, retailers, and entities acquiring unmanned aircraft systems—should monitor the bill's progress through the Senate and potential signature by the governor. Once enacted, the bill may impose new requirements on drone purchases or acquisitions in New Hampshire. Compliance obligations will depend on the final enacted text.
What to do next
- Monitor HB1444 for Senate passage and governor action
- Review current drone acquisition policies for compliance with pending requirements
- Contact New Hampshire General Court for bill text upon enactment
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ChangeBridge / New Hampshire / HB1444 Passed HB1444 House Bill Passed 2026-02-25
Relative to the purchase or acquisition of certain unmanned aircraft systems.
Bill Details
State New Hampshire
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source gc.nh.gov/billstatus/legacy/bs2016/bills...
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Sponsors
Michael Moffett (Rep - R) Jose Cambrils (Rep - R) Lisa Freeman (Rep - R) Melissa Litchfield (Rep - R) Jennifer Mandelbaum (Rep - D) Jeanine Notter (Rep - R) Jim Creighton (Rep - R) Howard Pearl (Sen - R) Victoria Sullivan (Sen - R)
Action History
2026-04-09 S Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 4-1; Consent Calendar; Senate Calendar 14 2026-04-09 S Hearing: 03/10/2026, Room 100, State House, 01:45 pm; Senate Calendar 9 2026-02-25 S Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; Senate Journal 5 2026-02-19 H Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 2026-02-19 H Referred to Finance 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 2026-02-19 H Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0558h: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 2026-02-19 H Amendment # 2026-0558h: Amendment Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 2026-02-11 H Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0558h 02/04/2026 (Vote 14-0; Consent Calendar) House Calendar 7 P. 4 2026-01-29 H Subcommittee Work Session: 02/04/2026 10:15 am GP 229 2026-01-29 H Executive Session: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 229 2026-01-15 H Subcommittee Work Session: 01/22/2026 01:15 pm GP 229 2026-01-08 H Public Hearing: 01/15/2026 10:00 am GP 229 2025-12-04 H Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs House Journal 1 P. 20
Committee Referrals
2025-12-04 H Commerce and Consumer Affairs 2026-02-19 H Finance 2026-02-25 S Judiciary
Bill Text Versions
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