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Introduced
12/04/2025
12/04/2025
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill exempts motorcycles that are older than 20 years from the current calendar year from needing a certificate of title.
AI Summary
This bill amends New Hampshire's motor vehicle registration laws to exempt older motorcycles from title registration requirements. Specifically, the legislation will remove the title registration mandate for any motorcycle with a manufacturer's model year more than 20 years from the current calendar year, effective January 1, 2027. According to the fiscal note, this change would impact approximately 1,700 motorcycle titles annually and result in an estimated revenue decrease of around $60,000 per year for the Highway Fund. The bill aims to reduce administrative burdens and costs associated with titling older motorcycles, recognizing that vehicles over two decades old may have less need for formal registration documentation. By implementing this exemption, the state will simplify registration processes for vintage and classic motorcycle owners while slightly reducing government administrative expenses and fee collection.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3 (on 02/05/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_Status/billinfo.aspx?id=1778&inflect=2 |
| BillText | https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/billText.aspx?sy=2026&id=1778&txtFormat=html |
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