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New HampshireHB3902025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

HB390

Sponsored By: Stephen C. Pearson (Republican)

Signed by Governor

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Siren and light use on retired fire trucks

Retired fire trucks are exempt from the general siren ban. They may display authorized emergency or warning lights, including red lights. Operators must follow the same rules that apply to emergency vehicles. These changes take effect 60 days after passage.

Antique status for retired fire trucks

Retired fire trucks 20 years or older now count as antique vehicles. Other vehicles must be 25 years or older. To qualify, the vehicle must be original or restored and not for daily or business use. Tail lamps are OK if a red light is visible from 100 feet. Lamps higher than 72 inches are allowed only if that was the original factory height. These changes take effect 60 days after passage.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Stephen C. Pearson

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Charles H Foote

    Republican • House

  • Denise Ricciardi

    Republican • Senate

  • Mark L Proulx

    Republican • House

  • Regina Birdsell

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/29/2025; Chapter 49; eff. 07/28/2025

    5/30/2025House

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 59

    5/13/2025House

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/08/2025); SJ 13

    5/12/2025Senate

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/17/2025; SJ 10

    4/17/2025Senate

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/17/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

    3/27/2025Senate

  6. Hearing: 03/25/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:40 pm; SC 14

    3/19/2025Senate

  7. Introduced 03/06/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

    3/11/2025Senate

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2025 HJ 7 P. 21

    3/6/2025House

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/18/2025 (Vote 15-1; CC) HC 14 P. 15

    2/25/2025House

  10. ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/18/2025 02:00 pm LOB 203

    2/12/2025House

  11. ==RECESSED== Executive Session: 02/11/2025 02:00 pm LOB 203

    2/5/2025House

  12. Public Hearing: 02/04/2025 11:00 am LOB 203

    1/29/2025House

  13. Introduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 3 P. 7

    1/10/2025House

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    5/12/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/10/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

    PDF

  • Version adopted by both bodies

    PDF

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