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HB 1536 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Penalties for EV parking violations

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establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.

Prohibits non-conforming vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in spaces designated for electric vehicles, mopeds, or motorcycles and establishes penalties for violations.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill prohibits non-conforming vehicles from stopping, standing, or parking in a parking space properly designated for an electric vehicle, moped, or motorcycle.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Seth MillerDPrime

Rep. Henry GiassonR, Rep. Charlie St. ClairD, Sen. Donovan FentonD

Public testimony

16 signed in online · 4 wrote testimony

94% support6% oppose0% neutral

In their wordsVerbatim, exactly as submitted

“NH tourism depends on statewide EV charging infrastructure. NH businesses also need to guarantee dependable EV charging infrastructure in their bid to woo new employees to the state.…”
— Susan Richman, Durhamsupports
“Please SUPPORT this bill. Clear and enforceable parking rules are essential to ensuring EV charging is available and reliable. More EV charging is very important for NH residents and businesses, this would help bring tourists to NH, and keep them coming back.…”
— Donna Reardon, Concordsupports

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
  • 2026-02-109:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 24
  2. Jan 20, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/20/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  3. Feb 10, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  4. Feb 10, 2026HouseMajority : Inexpedient to Legislate 02/10/2026 (Vote 9-6; RC) HC 7 P. 39
  5. Feb 11, 2026HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  6. Feb 19, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA DV 188-149 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 112

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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