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NH HB649

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Granger

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Establishes a rental fleet passenger vehicle registration program allowing companies with 50+ rental vehicles to register as a fleet with a common 2-year expiration date and receive 2-year registration stickers
  • Requires rental car companies to submit a certificate of good standing from the Secretary of State's office to enroll and maintain enrollment in the fleet registration program
  • Prohibits dealers from issuing temporary plates or registration certificates to vehicles that fail to meet RSA 266 equipment requirements
  • Requires motor vehicle dealers to provide customers with a written statement at the time of sale indicating whether a used vehicle complies with RSA 266 equipment requirements, does not comply (with defects listed), or has not been examined
  • Changes 20-day registration requirements so applicants must attest the vehicle is "safe for operation upon the highways" rather than that it "meets all New Hampshire inspection requirements"

Legislative Description

Relative to the maintenance obligations of motor vehicle operators.

Last Action

Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0345s, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; OT3rdg; 02/05/2026; Senate Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Commerce3/11/2025
Ways and Means3/6/2025
Transportation1/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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