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NH HB298
NH HB298Creating an exception to the prohibition on removing VIN tags from vehicles manufactured prior to 1981 where removal is reasonably necessary for repair or restoration.
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Introduced
01/07/2025
01/07/2025
In Committee
11/20/2025
11/20/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/07/2026
01/07/2026
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows the removal and reinstallation of a manufacturer's serial number or vehicle identification number on a vehicle of model year 1981 or earlier in order to accomplish reasonably necessary repair or restoration.
AI Summary
This bill creates an exception to the existing law that prohibits the removal, defacement, obliteration, or alteration of a vehicle identification number (VIN), which is a unique serial number used to identify a vehicle. Specifically, for vehicles manufactured in 1981 or earlier, individuals are now permitted to remove and then re-install the VIN if it is reasonably necessary for the repair or restoration of the vehicle, as long as they do not know or have reason to believe the vehicle is stolen. This change aims to facilitate the restoration of older vehicles without penalizing owners for necessary repairs that might involve temporarily removing the VIN.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 (on 01/07/2026)
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