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NH HB298
Bill
Status
1/7/2025
Primary Sponsor
Bill Ohm
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AI Summary
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Allows removal and reinstallation of manufacturer's serial numbers or vehicle identification numbers (VINs) on vehicles with model years 1981 or earlier when reasonably necessary for repair or restoration purposes
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The exception does not apply if the person knows or has reason to know the motor vehicle is stolen
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Under current law, buying, receiving, possessing, selling, or disposing of a motor vehicle with a removed, defaced, or changed VIN is a misdemeanor
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Fiscal impact is indeterminable for state and local expenditures, with no revenue impact expected
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Takes effect 60 days after passage
Legislative Description
Creating an exception to the prohibition on removing VIN tags from vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 where removal is reasonably necessary for repair or restoration.
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1
1/7/2026