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HB 1095 · 2026 · House · Resources, Recreation and Development Committee

Heavier utility terrain vehicles allowed

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(New Title) relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

Increases the maximum weight allowed for certain utility terrain vehicles.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · July 9, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill increases the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,000 pounds.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Mike OuelletRPrimeVice Chair· Fish and Game and Marine Resources
  • Sen. David RochefortRChair· Health and Human Services

Also: Rep. Nicholas BridleR, Rep. Arnold DavisR, Rep. Michael MurphyR

Public testimony

12 signed in online · 7 wrote testimony

42% support58% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“I only dabble with work UTVs, but any trip to the Gorham Walmart will tell you recreational UTVs have gotten larger/heavier and this is a necessary change to keep up with current technology/trends.…”
— Simon Berrio, Daltonsupports
“I mis typed my previous testimony stating overweight ohrvs. There is no current weight for an ohrv. Please see the revised testimony. I am suggesting the weight of a utv be totally removed.…”
— Mark Lang, Haverhillsupports
“As technology advances with side by sides i believe better for the off riding enthusiasts and their families the machines become heavier due to increase safety features for the enthusiast in their families.…”
— Scott Leatherberry, Claremontsupports
“To: NH House Resources, Recreation and Development Committee C/o The Honorable Robert Herb, Chairman Re: HB 1095, increasing the maximum weight of a utility terrain vehicle to 3,000 pounds.…”
— Robert Johnson, II, Concord · NH Farm Bureauopposes
“I have concerns that HB1095 may increase environmental damage, safety risks, and infrastructure strain without adequate environmental or community protections.”
— Hannah Meiselman, Manchesteropposes
“TO: Robert Harb, chairman, House Resources, Recreation & Development Committee CC: Ron Dunn, vice chairman, and members of the committee – Brian Taylor, Heather Baldwin, Nicholas Bridle, Thomas Buco, Will Darby, Arnold Davis, Tanya Donnelly, Pierre DuPont, Linda Gould, Allison…”
— Ann Davis, Wilmotopposes

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

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-0410:00 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-02-1111:45 amHouse Resources, Recreation and DevelopmentGP 228Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2026-04-071:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Resources, Recreation and Development HJ 1 P. 6
  2. Feb 4, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/04/2026 01:00 pm GP 228
  3. Feb 11, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/11/2026 01:30 pm GP 228
  4. Feb 11, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0687h (NT) 02/11/2026 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 9 P. 26
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0687h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0687h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 32
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 6
  8. Apr 7, 2026SenHearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 13
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1615s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-1615s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  11. May 7, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1615s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
  12. May 21, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1615s (Rep. Harb): MA VV 05/21/2026 HJ 14 P. 22
  13. Jun 4, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
  14. Jun 4, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
  15. Jul 2, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 211; eff. 5/1/2028

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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