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New HampshireHB15942025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

establishing a weight-based tiered registration fee schedule for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.

Sponsored By: Nicholas D. Bridle (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

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Weight-based registration fees for electric vehicles

Beginning July 1, 2026, New Hampshire replaces flat electric vehicle fees with this annual schedule, charged alongside other registration fees. Battery-only electric vehicles pay based on unladen weight—the vehicle's weight without a load. They pay $25 under 2,000 pounds, $100 from 2,000 through 5,000 pounds, and $150 over 5,000 pounds. Plug-in hybrids pay $50 at any weight. Neighborhood electric vehicles, electric mopeds, and low-speed scooters owe $0 under this schedule, but other registration fees still apply. The Division of Motor Vehicles uses manufacturer specifications and registration records to determine vehicle type and weight. It can adopt rules for classification, fee collection, exemptions, and implementation. Collected fees go into the Highway Fund.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Nicholas D. Bridle

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Matthew Coker

    Republican • House

  • Seth B Miller

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 235; eff. 1/1/2027

    7/10/2026House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15 P. 45

    6/17/2026House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

    6/17/2026Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

    5/5/2026Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    4/30/2026Senate

  6. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15

    4/15/2026Senate

  7. Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

    3/30/2026Senate

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 4

    3/26/2026House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)

    3/13/2026House

  10. Executive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159

    2/25/2026House

  11. Full Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159

    2/25/2026House

  12. Referred to Ways and Means 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39

    2/19/2026House

  13. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0322h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36

    2/19/2026House

  14. Amendment # 2026-0322h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36

    2/19/2026House

  15. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0322h 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 7 P. 22

    2/6/2026House

  16. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234

    1/29/2026House

  17. ==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232

    1/21/2026House

  18. Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:40 pm GP 234

    1/14/2026House

  19. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 27

    12/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    6/17/2026

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  • Introduced

    12/10/2025

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  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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