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NH SB505

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

David Rochefort

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals the temporary registration fee ($34) for nonresident off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs), requiring nonresidents to purchase full registrations ($61-$100 depending on vehicle type and club membership)

  • Eliminates approximately 3,200 temporary registrations annually, potentially increasing state revenue by up to $211,200 per year (up to $66,880 to Fish and Game Department and up to $144,320 to Department of Natural and Cultural Resources)

  • Removes the provision allowing Fish and Game Department to use up to $25,000 per biennium for collaborating with local law enforcement on OHRV law enforcement in areas where public way riding is permitted

  • Takes effect May 1, 2027

Legislative Description

Relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.

Last Action

Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources House Journal 5

2/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Fish and Game and Marine Resources2/26/2026
Ways and Means11/21/2025

Full Bill Text

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