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NH HB533

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Douglas Trottier

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the division of state police to assign civilian automotive equipment inspectors, in addition to state troopers, to enforce motor vehicle inspection laws and conduct inspection station audits, investigations, and related enforcement duties

  • Grants automotive equipment inspectors authority to enter any motor vehicle inspection station during business hours to perform their duties

  • Allows Department of Safety officers or other certified law enforcement agents to enter commercial carrier premises during regular business hours to inspect required records for compliance reviews, new entrant safety audits, or investigations

  • Requested by the New Hampshire Department of Safety

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to the use of civilian employees in commercial truck inspections.

Last Action

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

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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