New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1362 — relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 302; eff. 7/10/2026

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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 02, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on July 16, 2026.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

This bill relates to specifications for motor vehicle equipment.

The bill focuses on setting specifications for equipment used in motor vehicles. Its details aim to standardize safety and performance parameters.

Summary

(New Title) relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

49 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of Bill HB 1362 clarifies standards for tire tread depth and brake lining thickness required for motor vehicles. It specifies that vehicles must have a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch and establishes the same minimum for brake linings. The bill also includes detailed guidelines for how to measure both tire tread and brake lining thickness, ensuring that the measurements are accurate and safety is prioritized. These changes are important as they aim to enhance road safety by ensuring that vehicles are equipped with properly maintained tires and brakes.

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HB 1362 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
CHAPTER 302 HB 1362 - FINAL VERSION 11Mar2026...
HB 1362 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 11Mar2026...
CHAPTER 302 HB 1362 - FINAL VERSION 11Mar2026...
1 New Section;
302:1 New Section;
2 New Section;
302:2 New Section;
HB 1362 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - (c) Mixed use school buses, as defined in RSA 259:96-a, that exceed 10,000 pounds in weight.
(c) Mixed use school buses, as defined in RSA 259:96-a, that exceed 10,000 pounds in weight.
3 New Subdivision;
302:3 New Subdivision;
Steering and Suspension 266:118 Steering and Suspension Standards.
Steering and Suspension CHAPTER 302 HB 1362 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - 266:118 Steering and Suspension Standards.
4 Effective Date.
302:4 Effective Date.
Approved:
July 10, 2026 Effective Date:
July 10, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 302; eff. 7/10/2026

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

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15

  4. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  5. Enrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  6. House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1613s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 23

  7. Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  8. Committee Amendment # 2026-1613s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17

  10. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 13

  11. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

  12. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1022h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 57

  13. Amendment # 2026-1022h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 57

  14. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1022h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 28

  15. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234

  16. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 234

  17. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 17

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1362 do?
(New Title) relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.
Who sponsors HB 1362?
HB 1362 is sponsored by Thomas Walsh (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1362?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 02, 2025. Enacted.
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