Transportation

failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1785: requiring mileage-based exit numbers on tier 1 highways.

HB 1785 requires all New Hampshire tier 1 highways (excluding I-393) to adopt mileage-based exit numbers that align with federal traffic control standards. This affects drivers traveling on major highways like I-93, I-89, and the Turnpike, as well as the New Hampshire Department of Transportation (NHDOT), which must replace existing exit signage by 2038. The bill mandates using the Federal Highway Administration's manual for exit numbering, based on mileage in NHDOT's system, with implementation beginning as early as fiscal year 2031. Costs will be phased over time, with initial planning starting in 2031 and construction through 2038, funded primarily through federal highway grants.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationStandardizes highway signage per federal safety standards, improving navigation and infrastructure consistency on major routes.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1558: requiring proof of insurance or adequate financial responsibility for vehicle registration.

HB 1558 requires drivers in New Hampshire to provide proof of insurance meeting minimum coverage limits (as defined in RSA 264:20) or a financial responsibility certificate (like a surety bond) at the time of vehicle registration. It directly affects all vehicle owners registering or renewing registration in the state. The key provision mandates immediate suspension of a driver’s license and registration if they cannot show proof during a lawful traffic stop. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and modifies existing law to enforce financial responsibility before accidents occur, rather than solely after.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires insurance proof for registration, enhancing driver accountability and safety compliance in vehicle operations, aligning with transportation safety indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Vehicle Registration

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1238: relative to the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer.

HB 1238 amends New Hampshire law (RSA 265:4) to increase penalties for disobeying law enforcement officers. It reclassifies certain violations as class A misdemeanors (for offenses under subparagraphs I(a), (b), (d), (e), (f)) and upgrades penalties for violations involving motor vehicle accidents: a class B felony if serious injury occurs during pursuit (subparagraph I(c)), and a class A felony if injury or death results. This directly affects individuals who refuse to comply with officers during traffic stops or investigations, particularly when accidents happen while fleeing. The bill takes effect January 1, 2027, and was requested by the Department of Safety.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeIncreases penalties for disobedience, expanding criminalization and reducing defendant rights per amended RSA 265:4.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill increases penalties for disobeying officers during traffic enforcement, enhancing road safety standards by deterring dangerous non-compliance during pursuits involving motor vehicles.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Law Enforcement

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in committee · New Hampshire · Senate Feb 5, 2026

SB 628: enabling curbside electric-vehicle charging.

SB 628 enables highway authorities (state or local governments) to license curbside electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in public rights-of-way, such as sidewalks or street spaces. It establishes two options for electricity supply: either a dedicated new service or a "host energy reimbursement arrangement" where operators pay adjacent property owners for electricity use via separate metering. The bill sets strict siting rules to ensure pedestrian accessibility, safety, and compliance with disability standards, while clarifying that operators are not considered public utilities. This directly affects highway authorities, property owners hosting chargers, and EV charging operators by creating a legal framework for public EV charging infrastructure.

Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyEnables EV charging infrastructure, promoting electric vehicles and reducing fossil fuel dependence. Directly advances clean energy infrastructure development for transportation.95% confidence ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentEnables EV charging infrastructure to promote electric vehicle adoption, reducing transportation emissions and supporting clean energy transition.90% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEnables curbside EV charging infrastructure in public rights-of-way, promoting sustainable transportation and modernizing transportation infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Electric Vehicles Pedestrian Safety Roads & Highways

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1682: relative to registration and road access for low-capacity and low-weight battery-operated vehicles.

HB 1682 establishes registration fees for small battery-operated vehicles used on public roads in New Hampshire. It charges $20 annually for municipal on-road use (vehicles under 400 lbs) and $30 for public road use (401-1,000 lbs), with fees paid to the owner's municipality or deposited in the highway fund. The bill exempts motorized electric vehicles used exclusively off-road from registration requirements. It also requires the Department of Safety to report annual fee revenue to transportation committees. This affects owners of small electric scooters, bikes, or similar devices operating on public roads.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesCreates $20-$30 annual registration fees for vehicles, revenue deposited into highway fund/municipalities, directly funding infrastructure maintenance.92% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationEstablishes registration fees for on-road battery vehicles, deposits revenue into highway fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure maintenance and operations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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in committee · New Hampshire · House Feb 19, 2026

HB 1533: relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices.

HB 1533 regulates electric bicycles and alternative electric micromobility devices (like e-scooters) by prohibiting their operation on sidewalks and restricting class 3 devices from bicycle paths. It requires annual registration, speedometers, headlights, and learner's permits for riders aged 16-18 operating class 3 devices. The bill also establishes penalties including device impoundment for violations and clarifies that non-compliant devices will be treated as off-highway recreational vehicles. These rules directly affect e-bike and micromobility users, particularly those operating higher-speed class 3 devices in public spaces.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRegulates e-bikes/scooters with safety requirements (headlights, speedometers, path restrictions), enhancing transportation safety standards for micromobility devices.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Bicycle Infrastructure Electric Vehicles Roads & Highways

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failed · New Hampshire · House Feb 5, 2026

HB 1354: authorizing the division of motor vehicles to issue license plate decals for amateur radio operators.

HB 1354 authorizes New Hampshire's Division of Motor Vehicles to issue a special registration plate symbol for amateur radio operators. It allows applicants with a valid Federal Communications Commission amateur radio license to add this symbol to their license plates for a $85 fee (in addition to standard fees), applicable to passenger vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles. The fees collected will cover production/administrative costs, with remaining funds deposited into the highway fund for public safety communications infrastructure. This bill creates a new plate option without altering existing registration requirements.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill generates fees ($85) for highway maintenance fund, directly funding transportation infrastructure as stated in summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Roads & Highways Vehicle Registration

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signed · New Hampshire · Senate Jul 17, 2026

SB 592: enabling regional, conservation, and energy resource planning for habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors and creating a commission to study transferring ownership of the Winnipesaukee River Basin program to an alternative authority.

SB 592 requires New Hampshire municipalities and regional planning commissions to explicitly include habitat strongholds and wildlife corridors in their regional conservation, land-use, and energy planning. Conservation commissions must now maintain an index of these natural areas within their communities, and regional commissions must consider them in comprehensive regional plans covering land use, transportation, recreation, and infrastructure. The bill uses existing definitions for habitat strongholds (RSA 207:1, XIII-a) and wildlife corridors (RSA 207:1, XXXVI) without creating new protected areas. This change affects all municipalities and regional planning bodies statewide, ensuring these natural features are factored into development decisions.

Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentMandates inclusion of habitat strongholds/wildlife corridors in land-use and conservation planning, directly advancing habitat protection and conservation efforts.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationRequires wildlife corridors consideration in transportation planning, promoting sustainable infrastructure integration85% confidence

Sub-Topics Conservation Wildlife

failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 11, 2026

HB 1353: relative to discounted motor vehicle insurance premiums for voluntary safety inspections.

HB 1353 requires New Hampshire auto insurers to include premium discounts in their rate filings for vehicles that pass the state's existing annual safety inspections (covering headlights, brakes, tires, etc.). It directly affects insurers and policyholders, as insurers must offer these discounts but cannot penalize drivers who skip inspections or fail them. Key provisions mandate that discounts be actuarially justified, filed with the insurance department, and not tied to a specific percentage. The bill explicitly states that inspections remain voluntary for insurance purposes beyond current state-mandated safety checks, and no surcharges apply for non-participation. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill incentivizes vehicle safety inspections via insurance discounts, directly enhancing transportation safety standards per bill's mandate for actuarially justified discounts on passed inspections.90% confidence

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failed · New Hampshire · House Mar 5, 2026

HB 1680: relative to intercity bus service and public transportation funding.

HB 1680 directs New Hampshire's Department of Transportation to improve Boston express bus service from Nashua, Manchester, and Londonderry. It requires increasing service frequency during peak commuting hours and late nights on Fridays/Saturdays, advocating for consistent federal/state funding, and allocating existing federal funds to expand this service. The bill mandates a report on service frequency, ridership, and impacts on workforce mobility and regional economic development, due November 1. Crucially, the bill does not provide new state funding but directs the use of existing transportation program resources.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates existing federal funds to expand public bus service, advocating for consistent funding and reporting on economic impacts, directly supporting public transportation funding under budget management.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill mandates report on impacts to 'workforce mobility and regional economic development,' directly linking transportation improvements to employment outcomes.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationDirects DOT to improve bus service frequency, allocate existing federal funds for expansion, and mandate reports on transit impacts, explicitly advancing public transportation funding and infrastructure.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Public Transit Transportation Funding

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