New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 4 R cosponsors

HB 1095 — relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 211; eff. 5/1/2028

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 09, 2026.

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High chance

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Advancing 58% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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In plain language

This bill changes the maximum weight limit for utility terrain vehicles.

The legislation updates the maximum weight limit for utility terrain vehicles to accommodate changes in vehicle design and use. This aims to ensure safety and compliance with current standards.

Summary

(New Title) relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

19 added · 15 removed

Plain-language change summary

The recent amendment to Bill HB 1095 increases the maximum allowable weight for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from 2,000 pounds to 3,499 pounds. This change also allows heavier off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs) to operate on state-owned trails, provided they do not exceed 65 inches in width. This matters because it expands the types of vehicles that can be used for recreational purposes while ensuring safety regulations are still in place. Overall, it aims to enhance outdoor activities without compromising safety.

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1 Utility Terrain Vehicle;
211:1 Utility Terrain Vehicle;
2 OHRV Weight On Certain Trails.
211:2 OHRV Weight On Certain Trails.
No person shall operate an OHRV wider than 50 inches or over 1000 pounds on any state-owned trails, except that no person shall operate an OHRV wider than 65 inches or over [2,000] 3,499 pounds unladen dry weight on:
No person shall operate an OHRV wider than 50 inches or over 1000 pounds on any state- owned trails, except that no person shall operate an OHRV wider than 65 inches or over [2,000] 3,499 pounds unladen dry weight on:
3 Effective Date.
211:3 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 02, 2026 Effective Date:
May 01, 2028
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 211; eff. 5/1/2028

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1615s (Rep. Harb): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22

  5. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1615s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  6. Committee Amendment # 2026-1615s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  7. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1615s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  8. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 13

  9. Introduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 6

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0687h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32

  11. Amendment # 2026-0687h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32

  12. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0687h (NT) 02/11/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 9 P. 26

  13. Executive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228

  14. Public Hearing: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 228

  15. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 6

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 411 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (411)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1095 do?
(New Title) relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.
Who sponsors HB 1095?
HB 1095 is sponsored by David Rochefort (Republican), Mike Ouellet (Republican), Arnold Davis (Republican), and Nicholas Bridle (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1095?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 01, 2025. Enacted.
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