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HB 1421 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Title exemption for older vehicles

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modifying title exemptions for motor vehicles manufactured before the year 2000.

Exempts motor vehicles at least 20 years old, except heavy trucks and truck-tractors over 18,000 pounds gross vehicle weight, from the certificate of title requirement on a rolling basis, while allowing owners to voluntarily request a title.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the Senate · May 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill exempts any motor vehicle that is at least 15 years old from the requirement to obtain a certificate of title, except for heavy trucks and truck-tractors with a gross vehicle weight over 18,000 pounds. This exemption applies on a rolling basis as vehicles reach 15 years of age.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Michael GrangerRPrime

Rep. Henry GiassonR

Public testimony

6 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

50% support50% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“Please ensure this does not open door to antique car theft by deceptive title manipulation.”
— Daniel Richardson, Nashuasupports
“I fully support this bill. New Hampshire had 15 year title cutoff before a bill, submitted by Rep. Mary Cooney on behalf of her husband, who was/is a used car dealer in Chichester for his benefit.…”
— Lawrence Artz, Nashuasupports
“I oppose HB1421 because this sounds like another way for even less revenue to come to the state. Terrible idea during a revenue crisis.”
— Mary Hakken-Phillips, Hanoveropposes
“Many older vehicles are worth thousands of dollars and it is reasonable to require a title for them.”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordopposes

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
  • 2026-01-2310:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-01-271:59 pmHouse TransportationGP 232Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-031:00 pmHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-03-0610:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-03-1710:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearing
  • 2026-04-141:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 19
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 01:20 pm GP 234
  3. Jan 23, 2026HouseSubcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  4. Jan 27, 2026House==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
  5. Feb 3, 2026House==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
  6. Feb 3, 2026HouseMajority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0445h 02/03/2026 (Vote 10-5; RC) HC 6 P. 20
  7. Feb 5, 2026HouseMinority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
  8. Feb 12, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0445h: AA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 71
  9. Feb 12, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0445h: MA VV 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 71
  10. Feb 12, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/12/2026 HJ 4 P. 71
  11. Mar 6, 2026HouseDivision II Work Session: 03/06/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  12. Mar 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  13. Mar 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; RC)
  14. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 8
  15. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
  16. Apr 14, 2026SenHearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 14
  17. Apr 23, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15
  18. Apr 23, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  19. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 17
  20. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  21. May 7, 2026SenSen. Gray Moved Laid on Table, MA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  22. May 7, 2026SenPending Motion OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

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Documents (PDF)

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