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HB 1350 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Antique motor vehicle definition change

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relative to antique motor vehicles.

Revises the definition of antique motor vehicle to specify that the vehicle is not maintained for primary transportation use.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Broadens the definition of “antique” vehicles to include all motor vehicles, trucks of any weight, motorcycles farm tractors, and retired fire apparatus that are more than 25 years old regardless of how they are used or maintained. II. Removes any restriction on daily use, commercial use, or operational purposes. III. Removes any requirements that such vehicles be maintained only for exhibition, parade use, club activities, or be kept in original or restored condition. IV. Allows every type of vehicle, regardless of weight or purpose, to become eligible for "antique" status so long as it is more than 25 years old.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Samuel FarringtonRPrime
  • Sen. Daniel InnisRChair, Majority Policy Conference

Also: Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. Michael GrangerR, Rep. Melissa LitchfieldR, Rep. Matt Sabourin dit ChoinièreR

Public testimony

3 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

67% support33% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I oppose HB1350 because it would generate even less revenue for the state at a time when revenue streams area already threatened. I think its a bad idea.”
— Mary Hakken-Phillips, Hanoveropposes

Verbatim excerpts of submitted testimony, quoted from the testimony tool.

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-1310:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-01-202:45 pmHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-171:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 16
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:40 am GP 234
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 02:45 pm GP 234
  4. Jan 20, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0151h 01/20/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 5 P. 18
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0151h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 22
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2025-0151h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 22
  7. Feb 5, 2026HouseReferred to Ways and Means 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 23
  8. Feb 5, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 31
  9. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 4
  10. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 6
  11. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate, 03/05/2026, Vote 3-0, CC; SC 8
  12. Mar 5, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 03/05/2026; SJ 5

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.