Protecting gas-powered lawn equipment

Analysis

This bill prohibits municipalities from banning the use of grounds maintenance and snow and ice removal equipment with internal combustion engines.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Sponsors

• Rep. Michael VoseRChair· Science, Technology and Energy
• Rep. Gregory HillRChair· Legislative Administration
• Rep. Sherman PackardRSpeaker of the House
• Rep. Steven SmithRVice Chair· Rules
• Sen. Keith MurphyRDeputy President Pro Tempore

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

• 2025-01-239:30 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-01-302:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentLOB 301-303Public hearing
• 2025-09-249:00 amHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing
• 2025-09-241:00 pmHouse Municipal and County GovernmentGP 154Public hearing

Legislative history

1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Municipal and County Government HJ 3 P. 11
2. Jan 23, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 301-303
3. Jan 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/30/2025 02:00 pm LOB 301-303
4. Jan 31, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
5. Sep 24, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/24/2025 09:00 am GP 154
6. Sep 24, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 09/24/2025 01:00 pm GP 154
7. Sep 24, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 09/24/2025 (Vote 17-0; CC) HC 51 P. 15
8. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 77

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

• Introducedversion
• House Committee Report · 2025-11-13report

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