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NH HB453

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits local governments from banning individuals or businesses from operating grounds maintenance equipment (such as lawn mowers) or snow and ice removal equipment powered by internal combustion engines on any property within the municipality

  • Allows municipalities to prohibit their own purchase of snow or ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines, but only if approved by a majority vote of the citizenry

  • Applies to "persons" as defined under New Hampshire's Uniform Commercial Code (RSA 382-A:1-201), which includes individuals, organizations, and other legal entities

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Prohibiting municipalities from banning use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Municipal and County Government1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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