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HB 1362 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Vehicle tire and brake standards

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(New Title) relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

Establishes motor vehicle standards for tire tread depth and brake lining measurements and inspection standards for vehicle steering and suspension systems.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 16, 2026
  1. Introduced
  2. House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill establishes inspection standards for vehicle steering and suspension systems.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas WalshRPrimeChair· Transportation

Public testimony

4 signed in online

75% support25% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0311:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-04-071:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 17
  2. Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 02:00 pm GP 234
  3. Mar 3, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  4. Mar 3, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1022h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 10 P. 28
  5. Mar 11, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-1022h: AA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 57
  6. Mar 11, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1022h: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 57
  7. Mar 12, 2026SenIntroduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
  8. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 13
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1613s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1613s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 23
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e Adopted, VV, (In recess of 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e: AA VV (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 15
  16. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
  17. Jul 10, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 302; eff. 7/10/2026

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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