New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 5 R cosponsors

SB 505 — relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.

Last action — Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 137; Effective 11/01/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 22, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 62% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 6 sponsors

    1 primary, 5 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (5 R).

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In plain language

The bill changes the application process for guide licenses and removes a fee for nonresident OHRV registration.

This legislation revises the method for applying for guide licenses and eliminates the fee associated with temporary registration of nonresidents for off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs). It aims to streamline licensing and reduce costs for nonresidents.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This may facilitate more job opportunities in guiding services by simplifying the licensing process.
  • Consumers: Nonresident users of OHRVs may benefit from lower costs due to the removal of temporary registration fees.

Summary

(New Title) relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

43 added · 84 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 505 requires that applicants for guide licenses apply directly to the chief of the law enforcement division of the fish and game department, rather than to the executive director or their designee. Additionally, the bill eliminates the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents related to off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs). These changes streamline the application process for guides and reduce costs for nonresident users, making it easier for people to participate in outdoor recreational activities.

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SB 505-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0205s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 137 SB 505-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0205s 23Apr2026...
SB 505-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0205s 23Apr2026...
CHAPTER 137 SB 505-FN - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0205s 23Apr2026...
1 Guide Licenses.
137:1 Guide Licenses.
2 Repeal.
137:2 Repeal.
SB 505-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - I.
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LBA 26-2101 4/29/26 SB 505-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-1336h) AN ACT relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.
Approved:
FISCAL IMPACT:
June 12, 2026 Effective Date:
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Fish and Game Up to $66,880 Increase Per Year Revenue $0 $0 DNCR Up to $144,320 Increase Per Year Restricted Fish and Game Department and Department of Natural and Revenue Fund(s) Cultural Resources Revenue Expenditures* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
November 01, 2026
This bill, effective May 1, 2027, repeals the temporary registration for non-resident off-highway recreation vehicles (OHRVs).
The Fish and Game Department assumes the intent is to charge the regular non-resident registration fee for all non-residents, regardless of their intended duration of registration.
The temporary non-resident registration fee is $34, and the current regular non-resident registration fee is $61/70 to $91/$100, for two-wheel trail bike/all other OHRV, depending on whether the registrant is a member of an organized NH nonprofit OHRV club.
Fee revenue is distributed as follows:
  Temporary Registration Full Registration Total Fee $34 $91/$100 or $61/$70 DNCR Grant-in-Aid $14 $43/$52 or $13/$22 DNCR Admin $10 $17.10 Fish & Game $10 $30.90 It is unknown how many individuals with temporary registrations may choose to purchase full registrations after the passage of this bill (~3,200 registrations).
To this extent, this bill could increase revenue to the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) up to approximately $144,320 per year ($121,600 for Grant-in-Aid and $22,720 for admin), and up to approximately $66,880 to the Fish and Game Department.
It is assumed that any impact would begin in FY 2028.
This bill also repeals the discretionary use of up to $25,000 of funds appropriated to the Fish and Game Department in each biennium to collaborate with local law enforcement agencies to enhance enforcement and compliance with OHRV laws in areas of the state where riding on public ways is permitted.
This is not expected to result in an impact to the revenue being transferred from the registration fees nor affect the Department's ability to perform such collaboration efforts.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Fish and Game Department
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Action History

  1. Signed by the Governor on 06/12/2026; Chapter 137; Effective 11/01/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 HJ 14

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026); SJ 14

  4. Sen. Lang Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  6. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1336h: MA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  7. Amendment # 2026-1336h: AA VV 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  8. Referred to Ways and Means 04/23/2026 HJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1336h 04/08/2026 (Vote 12-0; RC)

  10. Executive Session: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  11. Public Hearing: 04/08/2026 10:00 am GP 153

  12. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Fish and Game and Marine Resources HJ 5 P. 124

  13. Committee Amendment # 2026-0205s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  14. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0205s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0205s, 01/29/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 3

  16. Hearing: 01/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:25 am; SC 2

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Ways and Means; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 409 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (409)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 505 do?
(New Title) relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.
Who sponsors SB 505?
SB 505 is sponsored by Mark McConkey (Republican), David Rochefort (Republican), Mike Ouellet (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Timothy Lang (Republican), and Dan J. Davis.
What is the current status of SB 505?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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