HB 1551-FN (2026): relative to permanent vehicle registrations.
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HB 1551-FN (2026)
relative to permanent vehicle registrations.
- Status: Killed
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
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 16 people signed in online: 13 in support and 3 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House kill it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On February 19, 2026 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.
Sponsors
- Rep. Michael Granger (R - Straf 2) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Henry Giasson (R - Hills 29)
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1)
- Sen. Tim McGough (R - SD11)
- Rep. Bryan Morse (R - Merr 3)
- Rep. James Spillane (R - Rock 2)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 10:20 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 3, 2026, 10:20 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- February 3, 2026: Executive Session: 02/03/2026 10:20 am GP 234
- February 3, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/19/2026