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

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

Quoted verbatim from the bill as enacted. Passages chosen from the operative text.Computed by this site

“No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon any way unless each tire mounted thereon has a minimum tread depth of not less than 2/32 of an inch.”
RSA 266:48-a
“No person shall drive a motor vehicle upon any way unless the brake lining or friction material at each wheel has a minimum thickness of 2/32 of an inch.”
RSA 266:28-a
“No vehicle shall be operated on the ways of this state if, upon inspection, any of the following conditions are found:”
RSA 266:118
“Notwithstanding any other provision of law to the contrary, this section shall not apply to:”
RSA 266:48-a

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Feb 17, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:27:04–4:34:497m 45slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Mar 3, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:53:55–4:55:141m 19slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1022h (NT); Executive Session
  • Mar 11, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-1022h — adopted, voice vote; Amendment # 2026-1022h — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 7, 2026Public hearingSenate Transportation21:11–22:421m 31slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s; Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1613s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-1613s — adopted, voice vote
  • May 21, 2026Floor debateHouse floor4:07:19–4:08:271m 8slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1613s (Rep. T. Walsh) — adopted, voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e Adopted — voice vote; Enrolled Adopted — voice vote
  • Jun 4, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Bill Amendment # 2026-2165e — adopted, voice vote; Enrolled (in recess)

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

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

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Documents (PDF)

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