HB 1095 (2026): relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

HB 1095 (2026)

relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.

• Status: Signed into law
• Term: 2025-2026
• House committee: Resources, Recreation and Development
• Senate committee: Transportation
• Subject: Fish & Game
• Chapter law: 211

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Resources, Recreation and Development committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 4, 2026, with 12 people signed in online: 5 in support and 7 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 11, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted 15–1 to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0687h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0687h) was adopted on a voice vote on March 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On March 5, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 5, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-1615s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-1615s) was adopted on a voice vote on May 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On May 21, 2026 the House adopted “House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1615s” on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Robert Harb. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on July 2, 2026, making it Chapter 211 of the session laws.

Sponsors

• Rep. Mike Ouellet (R - Coos 3) (prime sponsor)
• Rep. Nicholas Bridle (R - Rock 29)
• Rep. Arnold Davis (R - Coos 2)
• Rep. Michael Murphy (R - Coos 6)
• Sen. David Rochefort (R - SD1)

Hearings and Sessions

• February 4, 2026, 1:00 PM: public hearing, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• February 11, 2026, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Resources, Recreation and Development, GP 228
• March 5, 2026: consent calendar, House
• April 7, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
• May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
• May 21, 2026: floor debate, House

Votes

• March 5, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0687h — voice vote, passed
• May 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1615s — voice vote, passed
• May 21, 2026, House: House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1615s — voice vote, passed

The Docket

Laws It Would Change

• RSA 215-A:1
• RSA 215-A:43

From the General Court

• Bill text
• Bill status page
• Docket
• HJ 1, page 6
• HC 9, page 26
• HJ 6, page 32
• SJ 6
• SC 13
• SC 17
• SJ 11
• HJ 14, page 22
• SJ 14
• HJ 15, page 52