HB 1549 (2026): establishing that titles, bills of sale, and identification documents are required only at initial registration or transfer of ownership.
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HB 1549 (2026)
establishing that titles, bills of sale, and identification documents are required only at initial registration or transfer of ownership.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 134
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 11 people signed in online: 8 in support, 2 in opposition and 1 as neutral. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 16–0, to recommend that the House pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0625h), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0625h) was adopted on a voice vote on February 19, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 14, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 23, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 21, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 12, 2026, making it Chapter 134 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Donald McFarlane (R - Graf 18) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 14, 2026, 1:20 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
- April 23, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0625h — voice vote, passed
- April 23, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- January 23, 2026: ==CANCELLED== Subcommittee Work Session: 01/23/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0625h 02/10/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0625h: AA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0625h: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Transportation
- April 14, 2026: Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:20 pm
- April 23, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/23/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- April 23, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/23/2026
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/21/2026)
- May 21, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026
- June 12, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/12/2026; Chapter 134; eff. 08/11/2026