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HB 1466 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Trailer title certificate exemptions

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relative to obtaining a certificate of title for certain trailers.

Exempts boat trailers over 3,001 pounds manufactured more than 10 years ago from certificate of title requirements and allows owners of title-exempt vehicles to voluntarily request a title.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · June 24, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill adds an exemption from certificate of title requirements for trailers over 3,001 pounds if their manufacturer’s model year is more than 10 years old.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

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

Also: Rep. Matthew CokerR

Public testimony

38 signed in online · 11 wrote testimony

87% support13% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“The state of NH doesn't require titles for the boats that are on trailer, so the public thinks the trailers must not need a title and they always lose them and then complain when they have to apply for a duplicate title.…”
— Dan Campano, Alton Baysupports
“This Bill would unburden the process of titling trailers over a certain age. We spend countless hours trying to title trailers for people who have lost paperwork, and find we are not able to sell or take boats and trailers in for trade because of lost paperwork.…”
— Greg Wagner, Bristolsupports
“I work in the business office of a marina - Most customers are out of state residents with 2nd homes here in nh that use the trailer twice a year, or in state residents that do the same.…”
— chris branch, tiltonsupports
“Some 10-year-old trailers are worth 5 and 6 figures and requiring a title is important protection for owners. It's too bad that title requirements can't be based on value instead of age or weight.”
— Roy Schweiker, Concordopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-01-2010:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearingrescheduled
  • 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. 21
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:40 am 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, 2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0382h 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 7 P. 21
  7. Feb 19, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0382h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 34
  8. Feb 19, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0382h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 34
  9. Feb 19, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39
  10. Mar 6, 2026HouseDivision II Work Session: 03/06/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  11. Mar 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230
  12. Mar 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass 03/17/2026 (Vote 25-0; CC)
  13. Mar 26, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 2
  14. Mar 26, 2026SenIntroduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
  15. Apr 14, 2026SenHearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:10 pm; SC 14
  16. Apr 23, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 15
  17. Apr 23, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; Refer to Finance Rule 4-5; 04/23/2026; SJ 10
  18. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026, Vote 7-0; SC 17
  19. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  20. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  21. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  22. Jun 19, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 169; eff. 08/18/2026

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Documents (PDF)

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