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HB 1410 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

New classification for electric vehicles

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creating a new classification for electric vehicles.

Defines out-of-class electric vehicles, establishes seller disclosure requirements, restricts public operation unless reclassified, sets equipment and licensing standards, and establishes penalties for violations.AI-generated

Status

Referred to interim study (House) · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill defines out-of-class electric vehicles, establishes disclosure requirements for sellers, restricts public operation unless reclassified, sets equipment and licensing standards, imposes age and safety requirements, and establishes penalties for violations.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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

““Out-of-class electric vehicle” or “OCEV” means any vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels that:”
RSA 259:27-b
“Any seller of a new or used electric vehicle with fewer than 4 wheels that does not meet the definition in RSA 259:27-a shall provide the following disclosure at the point of sale and in all advertising:”
RSA 357-C:3-b
“An OCEV shall not be operated on any public way or non-motorized rail trail system unless:”
RSA 265:144-b
“Operators shall wear eyeglasses, goggles, or a protective face shield when operating on a public way.”
RSA 265:144-c

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Thomas WalshRPrimeChair· Transportation
  • Rep. Daniel VeilleuxDDeputy Ranking Member· Transportation
  • Rep. Gregory HillRChair· Legislative Administration

Also: Rep. Charlie St. ClairD

Public testimony

8 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

38% support63% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“"Best" e-bike/OCEV bill in this session but need to clarify that an e-bike with a 750 watt motor is not an OHRV or a motor vehicle.”
— David Topham, Salemsupports
“I support this bill generally, but share the same concerns with and want to reiterate the concerns raised by the Bike-Walk Alliance of NH testimony (submitted by Paul Susca).”
— Alex Hawk, Manchestersupports
“I would support this bill IF Class 1, 2, & 3 e-bikes were excluded.”
— Michael Frank, Spoffordopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

yeanay
Starting text: Bill as introduced
  • Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee report· consent calendar: Refer for Interim Study16–0
    Overall
    100% yea
  • Feb 19, 2026HouseVoice voteRefer for Interim Studyadopted

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation3:28:29–3:56:1427m 45slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 23, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:26:17–4:29:173mlocated in the stream transcriptSubcommittee Work Session
  • Jan 27, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:41:36–4:42:0529slocated in the stream transcript==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session
  • Feb 10, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation4:53:22–4:57:394m 17slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study; ==CONTINUED== Executive Session
  • Feb 19, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamRefer for Interim Study — adopted, voice vote

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. 19
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:20 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  4. Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 10, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  6. Feb 10, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Refer for Interim Study 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 7 P. 21
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseRefer for Interim Study: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 34

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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