{"id": "HB649", "year": 2026, "term": "2025-2026", "title": "(Second New Title) relative to the maintenance obligations of motor vehicle operators.", "narrative": "It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025, with 279 people signed in online: 207 in support and 72 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 8\u20138, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 212\u2013143. On March 6, 2025 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f). It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on April 1, 2025 and April 8, 2025. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 3\u20133, which carries no majority, that the Senate make no recommendation. On May 15, 2025 the Senate adopted \u201cSpecial Order to End of the Day, Without Objection\u201d. On May 15, 2025 the Senate voted to send it back to committee, on a motion by Sen. Daniel Innis. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 3\u20133, which carries no majority, that the Senate make no recommendation. A floor amendment (2026-0039s), offered by Sen. Tim McGough, was adopted on a voice vote on January 7, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On January 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee. The committee voted unanimously, 8\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0345s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar. The committee's amendment (2026-0345s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. On February 5, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. On April 9, 2026 the House adopted \u201cHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0039s and 2026-0345s\u201d on a voice vote, on a motion by Rep. Thomas Walsh. The bill was enrolled on May 7, 2026 \u2014 the final check of the text before it goes to the governor \u2014 and an enrolled bill amendment (2026-1656e) was adopted on a voice vote to correct technical errors found after passage. The governor signed it on May 18, 2026, making it Chapter 69 of the session laws.", "stages": [{"label": "House Committee (Transportation)", "hand": "H:committee", "text": "It was introduced on January 9, 2025 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2025, with 279 people signed in online: 207 in support and 72 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 18, 2025 to vote on its recommendation. The committee recommended, on a tied vote of 8\u20138, which carries no majority, that the House make no recommendation, and the report was placed on the regular calendar.", "notes": []}, {"label": "On the House Floor", "hand": "H:floor", "text": "On March 6, 2025 the House voted to pass it on a roll call 212\u2013143. On March 6, 2025 the bill was referred to the Ways and Means committee, whose chair waived the referral under House Rule 47(f).", "notes": []}, {"label": "Senate Committee (Commerce)", "hand": "S:committee", "text": "It crossed to the Senate on March 6, 2025 and was referred to the Senate Commerce committee. The committee held public hearings on April 1, 2025 and April 8, 2025. 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On January 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it with changes on a voice vote, then referred it on to the Senate Finance committee.", "notes": []}, {"label": "Senate Committee (Finance)", "hand": "S:committee", "text": "The committee voted unanimously, 8\u20130, to recommend that the Senate pass it with changes (amendment 2026-0345s), and the report was placed on the consent calendar.", "notes": ["A committee decides whether its report goes on the consent calendar, and can send it there even when its members divided on the recommendation itself. The chamber adopts all the reports on its consent calendar in one vote, without floor debate, unless a bill is taken off it first."]}, {"label": "On the Senate Floor", "hand": "S:floor", "text": "The committee's amendment (2026-0345s) was adopted on a voice vote on February 5, 2026, changing the text of the bill. 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Martin Jack (D)", "s": "jack, martin", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Aboul Khan (R)", "s": "khan, aboul", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Dennis Malloy (D)", "s": "malloy, dennis", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. David Milz (R)", "s": "milz, david", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Chris Muns (D)", "s": "muns, chris", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Skip Rollins (R)", "s": "rollins, skip", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Thomas Schamberg (D)", "s": "schamberg, thomas", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Joe Sweeney (R)", "s": "sweeney, joe", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. George Sykes (D)", "s": "sykes, george", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Suzanne Vail (D)", "s": "vail, suzanne", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Thomas Walsh (R)", "s": "walsh, thomas", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Gerald Ward (D)", "s": "ward, gerald", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Glen Aldrich (R)", "s": "aldrich, glen", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. 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Lex Berezhny (R)", "s": "berezhny, lex", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Mary Hakken-Phillips (D)", "s": "hakken-phillips, mary", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Russell Muirhead (D)", "s": "muirhead, russell", "p": "D", "v": "Not Voting/Excused"}, {"n": "Rep. Jim Kofalt (R)", "s": "kofalt, jim", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Lisa Post (R)", "s": "post, lisa", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Ted Gorski (R)", "s": "gorski, ted", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Daniel Veilleux (D)", "s": "veilleux, daniel", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Vanessa Sheehan (R)", "s": "sheehan, vanessa", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Diane Kelley (R)", "s": "kelley, diane", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Diane Pauer (R)", "s": "pauer, diane", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. James Creighton (R)", "s": "creighton, james", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Ross Berry (R)", "s": "berry, ross", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Louise Andrus (R)", "s": "andrus, louise", "p": "R", "v": "Not Voting/Excused"}, {"n": "Rep. Tony Caplan (D)", "s": "caplan, tony", "p": "D", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Jose Cambrils (R)", "s": "cambrils, jose", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Eric Gallager (D)", "s": "gallager, eric", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Matthew Pitaro (R)", "s": "pitaro, matthew", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Stephen Boyd (R)", "s": "boyd, stephen", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Paul Tudor (R)", "s": "tudor, paul", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Erica Layon (R)", "s": "layon, erica", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Julius Soti (R)", "s": "soti, julius", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Bob Lynn (R)", "s": "lynn, bob", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Susan Vandecasteele (R)", "s": "vandecasteele, susan", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Melissa Litchfield (R)", "s": "litchfield, melissa", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. JD Bernardy (R)", "s": "bernardy, jd", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Mark Paige (D)", "s": "paige, mark", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Glenn Bailey (R)", "s": "bailey, glenn", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Aidan Ankarberg (I)", "s": "ankarberg, aidan", "p": "I", "v": "Not Voting/Not Excused"}, {"n": "Rep. Walter Spilsbury (R)", "s": "spilsbury, walter", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Wayne MacDonald (R)", "s": "macdonald, wayne", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Paul Terry (R)", "s": "terry, paul", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Bill Boyd (R)", "s": "boyd, bill", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Muriel Hall (D)", "s": "hall, muriel", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Catherine Rombeau (D)", "s": "rombeau, catherine", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Jodi Nelson (R)", "s": "nelson, jodi", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Cyril Aures (R)", "s": "aures, cyril", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. 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Thomas Cormen (D)", "s": "cormen, thomas", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Hope Damon (D)", "s": "damon, hope", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Will Darby (D)", "s": "darby, will", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. William Dolan (D)", "s": "dolan, william", "p": "D", "v": "Not Voting/Not Excused"}, {"n": "Rep. Tanya Donnelly (R)", "s": "donnelly, tanya", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Mike Drago (R)", "s": "drago, mike", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Margaret Drye (R)", "s": "drye, margaret", "p": "R", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Ron Dunn (R)", "s": "dunn, ron", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Susan Elberger (D)", "s": "elberger, susan", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Charles Foote (R)", "s": "foote, charles", "p": "R", "v": "Yea"}, {"n": "Rep. Loren Foxx (D)", "s": "foxx, loren", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. Nicholas Germana (D)", "s": "germana, nicholas", "p": "D", "v": "Nay"}, {"n": "Rep. 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He said he would not like the bill to be changed to a study committee or a biennial mandate."], "member": {"label": "Representative Michael Granger", "party_code": "R", "slug": "michael-granger-straf-2"}}, {"who": "Representative Tom Mannion", "points": [{"t": "Representative Mannion analyzed vehicle fatalities across every state and correlated it against insurance rates, DUIs, and snowfall.", "sub": ["There was no correlation between mandatory safety inspections and fatality rates.", "States in the snow belt, such as Montana, Michigan, and the Dakotas, had no increase in fatalities despite no safety inspections. Notably, Alaska does not have safety inspections either.", "Despite having annual safety inspections, Louisiana and New York have the highest insurance rates."]}, "In 2015, the Government Accountability Office found between 2 to 7 percent of all auto accidents were caused by component failure. Some data was self-reported, which is not trustworthy.", "New Hampshire is one of fewer than 15 states that has annual or biennial safety inspections.", {"t": "Senator Ricciardi said while other states do not have inspections, they do have mandated auto insurance. She asked if he thought the state should have mandated insurance.", "sub": ["Representative Mannion said he would not say that because rates are more competitive since they are not mandated. With the Affordable Care Act, for example, rates increased because it was a government mandate. Some would say that mandatory vehicle inspections cause an increase in repairs."]}, {"t": "Senator Ricciardi asked what the financial impact would be if the Gordon-Derby contract were terminated early. She asked if there would be any penalties or unrecoverable costs that the state would incur.", "sub": ["Representative Mannion replied he could not speak to that. As for the burden on the taxpayer, it was already high. When he took his vehicle to the shop, he was quoted $2,800. He said one of the items that needed to be fixed had been replaced a couple of months prior. He asked if an ordinary person would have been given a suggestion or would they have been failed."]}], "member": {"label": "Representative Tom Mannion", "party_code": "R", "slug": "tom-mannion-hills-1"}}, {"who": "Representative Sam Farrington", "points": ["Representative Farrington said inspections scam vulnerable individuals out of thousands of dollars. It also was a government scam because it coerced individuals into having a mandatory vehicle inspection.", "Researchers Alex Hoagland and Trevor Woolley conducted a difference-in-difference study that examined over 500,000 crashes and fatalities nationwide. Further, they isolated data for accidents caused by component failure. When New Jersey was compared to control states, they found no causal relationship between mandating or not mandating inspections. They also found that the repeal led to millions of dollars in taxpayer savings in New Jersey.", "Representative Farrington said New Hampshire was the Live Free or Die state, yet Granite Staters were being scammed because there was a powerful and influential auto lobby within the state."], "member": {"label": "Representative Sam Farrington", "party_code": "R", "slug": "samuel-farrington-straf-8"}}, {"who": "Representative Steven Smith", "points": ["Representative Smith said a shop owner told him that onboard diagnostics killed a lot of cars that do not need to be killed.", "If inspections were for safety and emissions, Representative Smith asked why they were looking at codes that had nothing to do with either. He had a 2003 Jeep Liberty with a clutch code error, which meant it could not pass. Since it was an automatic, it did not have a clutch. To replace the transmission, it would have cost more than the vehicle was worth.", "Representative Smith knew someone with a 2010 Volvo XC70 that was throwing a catalytic converter code. They had an aftermarket part put in, but it did not clear the code. Factory parts can be expensive.", "When an individual has failed for an emissions issue, they have 60 days to correct it. If it is not corrected, the vehicle cannot be legally driven. When low- to moderate-income individuals are faced with this choice, Representative Smith asked what are they going to do because not everyone is in a financial situation to purchase another vehicle."], "member": {"label": "Representative Steven Smith", "party_code": "R", "slug": "steven-smith-sull-3"}}, {"who": "Paul Wolf", "points": ["The House approved HB 649-FN by a vote of 212 to 143.", "According to a poll in the Union Leader, 2-to-1 were in favor of this bill.", "There are 36 states without auto inspections, and some of them have inclement weather.", "Opponents of this bill have said \u201cinspections save lives\u201d; however, Mr. Wolf said there was no data that supported this correlation.", "According to federal data, only about 2 percent of collisions are related to vehicle safety. None of those collisions were fatal or resulted in personal injury.", "Mr. Wolf said there was a conflict of interest because mechanics have a financial interest in finding issues; however, he noted there are honest and trustworthy mechanics out there.", "Brakes in most passenger vehicles manufactured within the last 30 or 40 years rarely catastrophically fail.", "Some states have fines up to $500 if a headlight or taillight is out. If a motorist fixes the issue within 72 hours, the fine is waived under RSA 266:4.", "Retired State Police Officer Brian Chase, who is head of an international forensic accident reconstruction firm, testified in the House that there was no data that supported the inspection program had any significant link to motor vehicle safety.", "Mr. Wolf said there was not enough value to justify its existence; instead, it was a moneymaker for the individuals conducting the inspections.", "In states with inspections, they are done by the DMV or State Police, so there is no conflict of interest."]}, {"who": "Representative Juliet Harvey-Bolia", "points": ["Since November 2024, Representative Harvey-Bolia said her 2010 Volvo has been in a shop. She replaced the engine and the catalytic converter with an aftermarket part. It failed emissions, so the aftermarket part was replaced, yet it still failed. The vehicle is not passable, but there is nothing wrong with it.", "Out of respect for the environment and consumers wallets, Representative Harvey-Bolia urged the Committee to pass this bill."], "member": {"label": "Representative Juliet Harvey-Bolia", "party_code": "R", "slug": "juliet-harvey-bolia-belk-3"}}, {"who": "Representative Henry Giasson III", "points": ["Representative Giasson said the Committee heard from individuals who have a vested financial interest.", "The role of law enforcement would not be changed because they would retain discretion to cite an individual or immediately tow a vehicle with unsafe equipment.", "Onboard diagnostic systems test the vehicles\u2019 own diagnostics. The check engine will come on if something electronic has failed, such as a sniffer sensor or a crank control sensor.", "Representative Giasson said they have no control over the program. In 2018, the Legislature passed legislation stating that surface rust was not a reason to deny an inspection. Six months later, however, it was written back in because it was out of their control.", "Representative Giasson said they have a responsibility to throw out the entire program. He said a 10 point safety check should not become a 3-inch binder full of fine print.", "On a Dodge Charger, there is a $1,200 LED on the back. Even though it is an accessory, it would fail an inspection if it did not work."], "member": {"label": "Representative Henry Giasson III", "party_code": "R", "slug": "henry-giasson-hills-29"}}]}, {"label": "Summary of testimony presented in opposition", "side": "oppose", "speakers": [{"who": "Maurice Nault, Twisted Cycles", "points": ["Safety inspection checks ensured no one was killed.", "Mr. Nault said consumers have no clue about their tires or their brakes until they do not run anymore.", "Many car accidents and fatalities can be avoided through a yearly inspection.", "As New Hampshire continues to grow, and there are more drivers, Mr. Nault said he could not believe the state would get rid of inspections."]}, {"who": "Tim Winkeler, President and CEO, VIP Auto", "points": ["In 2020, a Carnegie Mellon University study concluded that states with vehicle safety inspections experienced 5.5 percent less roadway fatalities.", "New England states with annual safety inspections are below the overall average roadway deaths per 100 million miles travelled. Mr. Winkeler believed inspections were a key factor.", "The average age of vehicles on the road is 12.8 years, and it continues to increase each year.", "Mr. Winkeler said annual state inspections are the most effective way to ensure that vehicle owners are maintaining their vehicles.", "While newer vehicles have advanced safety systems that can automatically detect other vehicles and objects, Mr. Winkeler did not believe it was time to get rid of inspections.", "Mr. Winkeler said arguments could be made to keep inspections focused on the systems that are critical.", "Worn-down brakes are not reported as component failures despite their stopping distance being 60 percent longer than a vehicle with new brakes. Similarly, brand new tires on wet roads stop 60 percent quicker than tires that have been worn-down.", "Mr. Winkeler said component failure was too narrow of a scope.", {"t": "Senator McGough asked how this bill would affect their revenue from brakes and tires if inspections were eliminated.", "sub": ["Mr. Winkeler replied that he had no idea. They sell a lot of brakes and tires to individuals who need them for their inspection. Individuals also buy them when they are in for an oil change. If individuals were to defer these purchases, vehicle stopping distances would be unsafe."]}]}, {"who": "Representative Margaret Drye", "points": ["Representative Drye emphasized repair shops and mechanics would face legal liability.", "On a less critical scale, for example, ski shops have refused to sharpen skis or work on them if the bindings have been shown not to be safe because it would put others at risk.", "As an emergency medical technician, Representative Drye said she often sees the underside of cars. She did not correlate bad brakes or tires with fatalities, but those vehicles were unsafe.", "While this bill was a step too far, Representative Drye said there were a lot of things that could be addressed.", {"t": "Senator Watters said this bill would reduce the number of inspections from twice a year to once a year. He asked if it would put the most vulnerable people at risk who are riding on school buses that are not adequately inspected.", "sub": ["Representative Drye stated it would. In rural areas, school buses spend a lot of time on the road. As a result, there is a lot of mileage placed on them. Parents would rest easier if they knew that there were regular inspections."]}], "member": {"label": "Representative Margaret Drye", "party_code": "R", "slug": "margaret-drye-sull-7"}}, {"who": "Jim Bailey, and Devin Karkos, New Hampshire Towing Association", "points": ["Mr. Bailey said he has towed accidents that were directly related to mechanical failures.", "Bald tires and rain on the road can cause ponding resulting in cars spinning out. In addition, Mr. Bailey has seen accidents where individuals have lost control of their steering, or a ball joint had disconnected from the wheel.", "Mr. Bailey said he wanted to be a voice for the children who are in unsafe vehicles.", {"t": "Senator Ricciardi asked if he was worried that he or his colleagues could be injured while assisting cars that need brakes or tires.", "sub": ["Mr. Bailey replied it was dangerous with traffic as high as it is, and it was unsettling to have unsafe cars around them while they are doing their work."]}, "Mr. Karkos said they have had situations where a vehicle was worked on by a family member, and only half of the brakes were put in, so there are safety problems that can happen."]}, {"who": "Mark Robinson, VIP Tires and Service", "points": ["Often, consumers do not know what they are looking at when they need their brakes done.", "If an individual has an inspection in their shop, Mr. Robinson said they educate the individual as well as tell them they have the right to have it repaired by anyone.", "Mr. Robinson said state inspections were necessary; however, the process could maybe be simplified.", {"t": "Senator Watters asked if tires used softer materials, and if they wore down faster.", "sub": ["Mr. Robinson said, in most cases, yes. This does not mean, however, that they will wear down faster. Silica compounds and soybean oil are used on tires to soften the tread, while also maintaining their longevity."]}]}, {"who": "Representative Mark Vallone", "points": ["New Hampshire has high asthma rates, and one way it can be monitored is through inspections of automobile exhaust.", "If this bill were passed, Representative Vallone asked how the health of the air could be monitored.", "In New Hampshire, asthma problems have resulted in $177 million dollars in medical expenses.", {"t": "Senator Watters said Southeastern New Hampshire has been identified as having one of the highest asthma rates in the country for children. He asked if Representative Vallone would believe the cost to New Hampshire for cardiopulmonary-related issues caused by air pollution was over $400 million dollars annually, according to HHS.", "sub": ["Representative Vallone replied he would not be surprised by that."]}], "member": {"label": "Representative Mark Vallone", "party_code": "D", "slug": "mark-vallone-rock-5"}}, {"who": "David Segal, President and CO-CEO, Sanel NAPA", "points": ["Mr. Segal said he had not met a supporter of this bill yet.", "They are a large fleet owner with over 200 vehicles. Those vehicles drive an estimated 25,000 to 30,000 miles per year. Since parts wear out, they perform daily vehicle safety checks along with annual inspections.", "Mr. Segal urged the Committee to focus on safety.", {"t": "Senator Murphy asked if they would continue to have their fleet inspected if car inspections were repealed.", "sub": ["Mr. Segal replied they would in terms of safety. How they would do it, however, he was unsure. They can follow the strict safety variations in current regulations."]}, {"t": "Senator Murphy said in his letter, it stated cars, trucks, and SUVs are better built and last longer. If this were true, he asked if cars of a certain age could be exempt from inspections.", "sub": ["Mr. Segal said they purchase new vehicles, and their brakes and tires wear out in a year. This was not an issue of whether a vehicle was new; instead, it is the amount of use and driving done. If they did not do inspections on some vehicles, they would fail safety laws. He reiterated that the vehicle year did not matter."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough said the letter stated that inspections were not money makers. He asked if it was an annual selling opportunity in addition to being used as an educational opportunity.", "sub": ["Mr. Segal said it opened up opportunities to show safety issues as well as letting consumers decide what to do. The ideal inspection does not make money, but it does tie up a bay. Safety inspections prevent accidents, and they result in safer vehicles."]}]}, {"who": "Matt Amatucci, and Tom Conlon, New Hampshire State Police", "points": ["This bill would have an impact on the Division of State Police and all law enforcement throughout the state.", "This bill shifted the responsibility to law enforcement to find unsafe vehicles. Mr. Amatucci said this would place an undue burden on troopers who are already stretched thin. They would be required to spot mechanical issues during routine patrols without the tools, time, or training of a licensed inspector.", "While inspections were not a catch all, they served as a proactive safeguard in addition to the role of law enforcement in maintaining vehicle safety. This ensured safety was not left to a chance encounter with police.", "The Police Academy would have to develop a training program for all law enforcement. Every agency would have to incorporate it into their field training programs.", "Currently, there are 56 state police vacancies, which is 15 percent of the force.", "The State Police have primary patrol responsibilities in 68 towns and unincorporated areas, and they have secondary responsibilities in 75 towns and unincorporated areas, due to vacancies in local agencies.", "Mr. Amatucci said relying solely on law enforcement to catch unsafe vehicles meant the danger had already reached the road.", "In some cases, this bill would weaken the laws that allow law enforcement to address vehicles that pose risks.", "States that have eliminated inspections have taken necessary steps to maintain safety to ensure unsafe vehicles are identified and removed from roadways.", "In 2024, the State Police had over 170,000 calls for service, and they conducted over 99,000 motor vehicle stops.", "Mr. Amatucci said this program has fostered the mindset that safe, well-maintained vehicles are the norm.", "When vehicles are inspected, it allows police to focus on serious threats or emergency calls rather than equipment violations or broken-down vehicles.", "While equipment standards are in statute, administrative rules provide a detailed framework.", "In addition to the 3200 rules, the 1300 rules dealing with school bus transportation would be affected.", "The purpose of 1300 was to reduce the death or injury of students when transported to and from school or activities.", "All buses over 10,000 pounds must be inspected semi-annually. Buses under that weight must be inspected annually.", "Mr. Conlon said they rely on official state inspection stations with certified mechanics to conduct safety checks on school buses.", "School bus safety inspections would exist even if the inspection program were repealed, but inspections would fall on Troop G.", "In 2008, Highway Patrol was merged with State Police. Previously, there were 85 troopers dedicated to commercial vehicles, and they were tasked with inspecting school buses. Currently, their staffing level is 30 troopers, and they only have 23 troopers who are trained to conduct inspections.", {"t": "Senator Watters said the fiscal note indicated a $3.5 million decline in revenues. Of that revenue, $2.9 million goes to the Highway Fund, which the State Police receives funding from. He asked if this bill would decrease the funding received by them.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci said it could."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked if requests for expensive equipment and vehicles would have to be in their capital budget because the repeal would give an individual 72 hours to fix their vehicle, so it is not left on the roadside.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci replied yes. If a vehicle appears to be unsafe, the existing statute allows a vehicle to be towed to an inspection station by professional, certified technicians. This bill would remove their ability to do this. There would be nothing to prevent an individual from getting in their vehicle and driving it again."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters said RSA 265:1-b prohibited law enforcement from having motorcycle checkpoints. If they received a noise violation, law enforcement would have to chase them and pull them over. At that point, every cruiser would have to be equipped with a noise meter. He asked what would be done in this case.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci said there would be no mechanism to enforce it. These tests could not be done on the side of the road."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters said the Committee heard New Hampshire was one of the safest in terms of accidents. He asked if they would agree that the inspection program had nothing to do with the low accident or fatality rates.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci replied he would not agree. Even 2 to 7 percent of accidents nationally meant tens of thousands were affected. This bill would increase the responsibility and burden on law enforcement at a time when there are several bills aimed at combating driving behavior. He reiterated that this would be counterproductive because they would be combating individuals who are driving 100 miles per hour in potentially unsafe vehicles that pose a risk to everyone."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if they could focus more on serious violations if this bill were passed.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci said they had 5,800 calls for service of disabled vehicles. There were over 900 abandoned vehicle calls. This will increase if safety inspections are gotten rid of. He asked if it would be the responsibility of law enforcement to ensure every vehicle was safe. There is an expectation that a vehicle is safe if it has a valid sticker."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if they already had the ability or responsibility to ensure a vehicle was safe after a stop.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci replied yes."]}, {"t": "Senator Murphy asked if they believed individuals from the 39 states without inspections were driving death traps that needed to be stopped. Of the 5,800 service calls, he asked if they were from those states.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci said he was not sure of what states they were from."]}, {"t": "Senator Ricciardi said law enforcement has the discretion to allow a driver 72 hours to make necessary repairs without penalty provided they can demonstrate the repairs were done. If this bill were passed, and their flexibility were removed, she asked what options existed for officers to work cooperatively with vehicle owners.", "sub": ["Mr. Amatucci said it would eliminate their ability to work with motorists. An officer must determine if a vehicle is safe, and they would have to tow it or allow it to go. There would be no assurances that a vehicle would be fixed."]}]}, {"who": "Robert Scott, Commissioner, and Mike Fitzgerald, Assistant Director for Air Resources Division, New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services", "points": ["Commissioner Scott said they were focused on emissions, not safety.", "The Department was opposed to the bill as written due to the Clean Air Act requirements.", "The Act requires this type of program, and there can be flexibility, which is how the existing program was established.", "To change the requirements of the program, there is a process established within the Act and the Department would have to work with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).", "Within the Act, there are civil suit provisions. If changes are not done properly, the state\u2019s highway funds could be at risk.", "The Department asked for language to be inserted that would allow them to follow the process within the Act.", "Under the Act, there are backsliding provisions meaning any reductions in emissions that are derived from the existing program for vehicles would have to be offset by other programs. In this case, it would most likely be shifted to businesses within the state, which are already doing their fair share for air pollution.", {"t": "Senator McGough asked if any state had lost federal funding after repealing similar inspection laws.", "sub": ["Commissioner Scott said he was not aware of that, or any state not following the federal requirements.", "Mr. Fitzgerald said under the Act, the EPA allows 18 months to rectify the situation. This is called a sanctions clock. In 1998, this clock was started on New Hampshire, which resulted in the current compromise. The withholding of highway funds would be a multi-year process, and it would require states to say they are not doing anything."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters said there would be a $262,000 hit to the Air Pollution Abatement Fund. Since there would be no ability to replace the funds, he asked what the consequences for public health and other matters would be.", "sub": ["Commissioner Scott said there were some staff working on this program. Mobile sources are the largest sector of remaining air pollution in the state. Stationary sources, such as smokestacks, have reduced or eliminated pollution. There are other ancillary programs with staff that are supported by this program.", "Mr. Fitzgerald said transportation was the largest sector of emissions, and it was the most difficult to control because it involved private vehicles. The inspection program is used to control this. The Department has VW funding and Diesel Emission Reduction Act funding that allows them to give out grants to cities and municipalities to replace older vehicles or trucks. Some positions are funded by the Motor Vehicle Abatement Fund."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked if they would be subject to civil lawsuits if they did not comply.", "sub": ["Commissioner Scott stated yes. Under the civil suit provisions, it is an invitation for others to sue. If they ended up in court, they would lose if they did not follow the process."]}, "Senator Watters said in his first term the threat resulted in the state spending $400 million on a scrubber in Merrimack.", {"t": "Senator Murphy said 16 states do not require emissions at all, and a lot that do, exempt cars built within the past five years or every two years. He asked how New Hampshire had one of the most burdensome testing requirements in the country.", "sub": ["Mr. Fitzgerald said the EPA started the sanctions clock in 1998, and Representative Bradley led the negotiations between the EPA, the Department, and the Department of Safety. The current statewide program was developed as a compromise to the onerous EPA requirements, which included a tailpipe testing program that was time-consuming, expensive, and difficult to accomplish. Several states have a 1- or 2-year exemption, which is worked out with the EPA. With the anti-back sliding provisions, the emission reductions lost would have to be made up in another sector. This process is a negotiation, and it would take 12 to 18 months to provide information, conduct modeling, and to get the EPA on board. The EPA has limited discretion because this is not a rule, it is a federal statutory requirement. If the Committee moved forward, he asked for the effective date to be upon the approval of the state implementation revision by the EPA."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if there had been successful lawsuits.", "sub": ["Mr. Fitzgerald said differences had been resolved in most cases. There are emissions programs from Delaware to Maine as a result of being in the Ozone Transport Region. In this case, the concern was that the current EPA might not enforce provisions, so citizen suits would be applicable."]}]}, {"who": "Amanda Grappone Osmer, and Aaron Cantara, Grappone Automotive", "points": ["Ms. Grappone Osmer said their 5 inspection stations performed 26,919 state inspections last year.", "The consensus amongst technicians is that safety items should be kept, such as brakes, tires, steering, suspension, and rust. Some felt there were items that made the process more onerous, such as a cracked taillight that still functioned, delaminated license plates, and window tint.", "Ms. Grappone Osmer opposed this bill, but she suggested a study to determine how it could be modified to ensure they remained safe without being onerous.", "Mr. Cantara said when they are told these things are a scam, it is insulting to the industry.", "There is an increased chance of injuries or issues if an individual drives on low brake pads or tires. If safety inspections were dropped completely, there would no denying that there would be injuries to motorcyclists or pedestrians.", {"t": "Senator Watters said the bill stated, \u201cbefore selling to any customer any used motor vehicle which is believed by the customer to be unsafe for operation upon the highways pursuant to RSA 266:8, the dealer shall, upon the request of the customer, conduct or have conducted a safety inspection of such vehicle.\u201d He asked if the average person would have the capacity to know whether a vehicle was unsafe.", "sub": ["Ms. Grappone Osmer said most individuals do not understand how their car works. Underneath components are critical. There are plenty of individuals pushing bad cars off on unsuspecting consumers; however, there are some protections provided because a consumer must sign a piece of paper acknowledging it has been inspected, but it did not pass."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked how long it took Mr. Cantara to receive his license certification.", "sub": ["Mr. Cantara said he had to go to a class at the DMV for an inspection license. There was a field test to see them inspect vehicles, operate the tools available, and repeatedly demonstrate a vehicle was out of compliance."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked if this was on top of the education and training he took to become a mechanic.", "sub": ["Mr. Cantara said yes."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked how often he found a life safety threat that was likely a danger to the occupant or others on the road. He asked if it was once a week or daily.", "sub": ["Mr. Cantara replied it was about 2 to 3 times a week. He has seen vehicles with the sway bar broken off, and brakes that have almost metal-to-metal contact. On the outside, a vehicle can look normal. In the inside, it could be worn and pins could be rusted in place. Vehicles are not running like they did in 1998, so they could have a conversation about the emissions portion."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if they could talk about the financial impact to businesses and consumers. Over 5 stations, it would be over $1 million, even if some of the inspections are complimentary.", "sub": ["Ms. Grappone Osmer said she did not have the number. The overall percentage of repair orders was 35 percent. They do provide free inspections. If a vehicle has failed, an individual has 30 days to come back, and technicians will reinspect it free of charge. As a shop, they must absorb the expense to pay their technicians, which is not passed on to consumers."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked what the impact to their topline of revenue would be if this bill were passed.", "sub": ["Ms. Grappone Osmer was unsure how many people would get an inspection."]}]}, {"who": "Chuck Massahos, Sheriff, Rockingham County", "points": ["Since 1958, Sheriff Massahos said his family has owned a small automotive repair shop in Londonderry.", "Sheriff Massahos said a customer bought a truck, and they brought it in for inspection. The frame had rotted, and the tires were bald. Without the inspection program, they would have been driving it.", "It was not fair for the State Police or his agency to do road inspections because it was a dangerous situation, and they were not trained to do it.", "Sheriff Massahos said individuals are not happy because they are paying for emissions tests or taking tint off their windows.", "The existing safety program is one of the best in the country. As far as inspectors, there are good and bad individuals in every business. A majority of individuals have been certified, educated, and trained.", "There needed to be a committee to study getting rid of the emissions test. Sheriff Massahos knew the cost to the state, but he asked what the cost to the taxpayer was."]}, {"who": "Traci Beaurivage, President, New Hampshire Motorcyclists\u2019 Rights Organization", "points": ["Ms. Beaurivage asked if individuals would be responsible given the egregious and aggressive speeds, impairment, and distractions that occur.", "Tires on motorcycles are crucial. The wear on back tires is based on how it is ridden, the weight, and where an individual is located.", "The Organization helped to create the noise ordinance to ensure motorcyclists are respectful with how loud their exhausts are. If inspections were removed, she asked how this would be enforced.", "Ms. Beaurivage said it is a privilege to ride or drive in the state, and individuals should be able to afford to do what is best for their lives and others."]}, {"who": "Dan Weed, Weed Family Automotive", "points": ["In 2023, there were more than 1.5 million inspections, yet the Attorney General\u2019s Office said there were less than 200 complaints.", "In previous testimony, someone stated their check engine was on due to a clutch issue. Mr. Weed said there was a misunderstanding because an automatic transmission has a torque converter clutch.", "If a check engine light is on, it is polluting 1.5 times the EPA regulations.", "Businesses conducting inspections are taxed at 7.5 percent. If they are charging $45 for 1.5 million inspections, Mr. Weed asked how the state would make up $18 million in lost revenue. In addition, the EPA may withhold funds of up to $10 million.", "Mr. Weed asked how much would be saved because there would be job losses at the state and local business level. If jobs are eliminated in the over 2,000 inspection stations, unemployment claims will increase.", "Mr. Weed said our New England counterparts believe the annual inspection program is beneficial."]}, {"who": "John Marasco, Director, New Hampshire Division of Motor Vehicles", "points": ["The Division opposed this bill for public safety reasons.", "In 2024, 1.2 million vehicles had a safety inspection, and 173,428 failed the initial inspection. Director Marasco said this would have meant that 13.57 percent of those vehicles would have reached the roadway if professionals had not intervened or identified an issue.", "In 2024, the Division received 23 complaints related to inspections. These include some individuals who received a sticker on their vehicle that they believed they should not have.", "When a complaint is received, they are referred to Troop G, so the inspection station can be audited.", "If a mechanic has not done their job properly, or they did not follow appropriate rules, requests for a hearing are provided to Director Marasco.", "Hearings are directed to the Department of Safety Hearings Bureau, which can result in no action, a fine, a suspension, remedial training, or closure of an inspection station.", "In 2024, the State Police conducted 490 audits of inspection stations.", "Inspection stations have been able to leverage technology. For example, an individual can sit in a waiting area during an inspection, and they can watch through a window. Some mechanics provide a video, and they label issues as green, yellow, or red. Director Marasco said this helped to build trust in the process.", "For individuals who do not feel they have received a proper inspection, they have an avenue for relief. In working with the House Transportation Committee, the Division updated the vehicle inspection report with a number on it that can be called. This was implemented in July 2024.", "If this bill became a study committee, Director Marasco committed to being part of the conversation.", {"t": "Senator Watters asked if electric vehicles with dynamic braking should have their brakes inspected on a regular schedule.", "sub": ["Director Marasco said there is more friction due to the weight on the brakes, their pads, and the tires. With electric vehicles, they are concerned with quicker wear."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked if the State Police and the Department could deal effectively with scamming if it happened.", "sub": ["Director Marasco replied absolutely. There have been instances where concerns were raised, and the consumer was right. These are sent to hearings, and actions are taken to ensure inspections are on the right track. It is rare, but there have been 23 documented complaints. Since 2023, the number of electric vehicle registrations has increased."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if there was a way to know what percentage of the failure rate was related to failures that could cause harm to drivers or a critical accident.", "sub": ["Director Marasco said they could look into this issue. A member from Gordon-Derby is their point of contact, and he could drill down further on the details."]}]}, {"who": "Jason LaCroix, AutoFair", "points": ["While the failure rate is 13 percent, it does not mean that 87 percent passed. Instead, the remainder of the vehicles were fixed, and they were passed.", "Mr. LaCroix said the Committee had heard about greedy dealers, but the truth was they wanted to sell, service, and maintain cars because it made them competitive. If they worked hard, they would be the optimal choice for consumers. Being innovative and competitive was good for the market.", "As car dealers, Mr. LaCroix said they have a responsibility to ensure safe cars are on the road.", "The only way for the State Police to check the safety of a car would be to put it on a lift, which cannot be done on the highway.", "Car dealers could advantage of consumers, but there are ways to fix it, such as going to the AG\u2019s Office, AUTOCAP, or the Better Business Bureau.", {"t": "Senator Ricciardi said her husband recently had to get his car inspected, and the brakes and tires were gone. If he had not gone in, she asked what the potential hazards were if he had continued to drive.", "sub": ["Mr. LaCroix said accidents are usually caused by speed, weather, distracted driving, or individuals under the influence. Often, there is also something wrong with the car. He supported a study committee, but they needed to do safety things."]}]}, {"who": "Dan Bennett, President, New Hampshire Automobile Dealers Association", "points": ["This program benefited consumers, supported law enforcement, and kept individuals safe on the roads.", "New England states have inspection programs due to our unique microclimate, freezing, and frost heaves. These conditions are not in New Jersey or Texas.", "The program helps consumers identify deficiencies that are under warranty and covered by the manufacturer.", {"t": "Safety recall checks are done by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.", "sub": ["In 2023, there were 21,000 open recalls. In 2024, there were 10,000. In 2025, there have been 465 recalls."]}, {"t": "In July 2023, the Journal of Transportation Engineering studied all 50 states over a 44-year period. They found that states with safety inspections had 5.5 percent fewer fatalities than states without a program.", "sub": ["In 2015, Mississippi got rid of their inspection program. In the subsequent year, there were 77 fatal crashes.", "In 2018, Utah ended their program. In the next year, there was an 11.6 percent increase in vehicle crashes caused by equipment failures."]}, "In 2019, when the rules for rust changed, there was a 30 percent reduction in rust failures. In total, only 6,000 vehicles were failed due to rust.", "Director Marasco said 14 percent was the floor, not the ceiling, where vehicles are fixed and the vehicles are never marked as a failure.", "Last year, 78,000 vehicles were failed for brakes, 51,000 were failed for steering, and 43,000 were failed for worn tires.", "If the sale of used vehicles is conducted without clear regulatory guidance, and a consumer has a safety issue, the dealer could be liable for misrepresenting it."]}, {"who": "Alex Koutroubas, Associated General Contractors of New Hampshire", "points": ["Mr. Koutroubas said they opposed this bill because it would decrease highway funding.", "Texas repealed their inspection program, but they kept the fee.", "If revenue is reduced, it becomes more difficult for the Department of Transportation to fund important projects in their budget.", "In this budget environment, Mr. Koutroubas said every dollar counted."]}]}, {"label": "Neutral Information Presented", "side": "neutral", "speakers": [{"who": "Brandon Garod, Senior Assistant Attorney General, New Hampshire Attorney General\u2019s Office", "points": ["The Attorney General\u2019s Office was neutral on annual inspections; however, they were concerned with changes being made to the sale of unsafe used motor vehicles. The Consumer Protection Bureau is responsible for enforcing this statute.", "Every year, Attorney Garod said they receive thousands of consumer complaints and inquiries. They are overwhelmingly about used car sales or home contractors.", "Under the existing system, dealers are held accountable if they sell vehicles to consumers that are unsafe. Dealers must comply with disclosures, such as providing a form to a consumer that they are about to purchase an unsafe motor vehicle. A consumer can pay for an inspection to list any deficiencies.", {"t": "When a complaint has been received, Attorney Garod said there is an easy way to investigate if the law has been complied with.", "sub": ["A consumer is asked for the documents provided to them at the sale. If they have a signed form, they have been properly notified and the law has been complied with.", "If they are unable to provide documents, the Bureau will ask for a copy from the dealer.", "If neither the consumer nor the dealer can produce the form, it is a violation of the Consumer Protection statute. The Bureau can help the consumer to potentially get a refund, or a repair to ensure a vehicle is safe to operate."]}, "This bill would shift the responsibility of knowing when a used vehicle is unsafe from the seller to the consumer.", "If requested by the consumer, this bill would require any used motor vehicle that is believed to be unsafe for operation to be inspected by the dealer. Attorney Garold said it is expected that a consumer would be able to identify that they are about to purchase an unsafe vehicle.", "This bill did not provide the Bureau with any meaningful ability to investigate, and there are no forms or disclosures provided to consumers that they are purchasing an unsafe vehicle.", "Consumers who are purchasing unsafe vehicles are often low-income, and they are in desperate need of a vehicle. They do not have the ability to determine if dealers are misleading them.", "Attorney Garod said changes could be made to shift the responsibility back to sellers to notify consumers they are buying an unsafe vehicle.", {"t": "Senator Watters asked if the Department had evidence from complaints or prosecutions that repair shops or auto dealers were scamming.", "sub": ["Attorney Garod said they have not had dealerships charging for repairs that were not necessary. He could cite examples of individuals selling cars to consumers that were unsafe, or they misrepresented its quality to the consumer."]}, {"t": "Senator Watters asked if there were any cases or lawsuits that they were scamming individuals.", "sub": ["Attorney Garod replied he did not know."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked how many complaints they receive from consumers about invalid failures, or they have been told their vehicle has failed inspection for some reason it should not have failed.", "sub": ["Attorney Garod said they receive a fair amount of complaints. He reiterated they were neutral on inspections; instead, they were concerned about the changes to the sale of unsafe motor vehicles."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked what a fair number would be.", "sub": ["Attorney Garod said there are frequent complaints from individuals who think it was passed when it should not have been, or they were charged for something."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if it were dozens, hundreds, or thousands.", "sub": ["Attorney Garod estimated it was 20 to 30 per year."]}, "HB 649-FN WAS RECESSED TO APRIL 8TH, 2025"]}]}]}]}, {"when": "2025-04-08", "time": "10:00", "what": "hearing", "committee": "Commerce", "body": "S", "venue": "SH 100", "video_id": "w07QJ6pluxU", "watch": null, "predicted": 1864.0, "start": null, "state": "approximate", "tolerance": null, "short": false, "end": null, "end_stated": false, "end_from": null, "candidate": null, "start_stated": false, "said_how": null, "end_stated_cluster": false, "reports": [{"committee": "Senate Commerce Committee", "heard": "2025-04-08", "opened": "10:01 a.m.", "closed": "11:08 a.m.", "present": "Senators Innis, Ricciardi, McGough and Reardon", "absent": "Senators Murphy and Fenton", "positions": [["Who supports the bill", "49 individuals were in support."], ["Who opposes the bill", "90 individuals were in opposition."], ["Who is neutral on the bill", "Christopher Rice"]], "completed": "2025-04-14", "sections": [{"label": "Summary of testimony presented in support", "side": "support", "speakers": [{"who": "Julie Smith", "points": ["Ms. Smith told a personal story about owning a 2006 Scion xB. When the check engine light came on, the Toyota dealer refused to answer questions, yet they offered a service appointment for $100.", "In Nashua, there is a $15 emissions e-sticker surtax.", "Ms. Smith said the design of the sticker was updated not long ago. Any time a business takes on an expense, such as a new sticker, it is passed onto the consumer."]}, {"who": "Neil Trindade, Owner, Neil\u2019s Laconia Garage", "points": ["In his 30 years of experience, Mr. Trindade believed the program was self-defeating.", "Some believe if the check engine is on, it is an environmental dereliction. However, Mr. Trindade said vehicles have multiple overlapping and complex emission systems that can produce hundreds of failure codes. As a result, a vehicle can fail on-board diagnostic (OBD) testing despite systems and designs that are functioning.", "Mr. Trindade asked how individuals were expected to believe this program was responsible for saving an untold number of lives if there was no difference in safety statistics nationwide.", "Random component failures occur year-round, yet they are not reported and they do not cause significant harm to the public.", "States participating in some form of a mandatory inspection process has declined to one-third of its height of participation in 1975. Mr. Trindade said he could not identify any state that had reinstated its inspection process after its removal.", "Time, technology, and bureaucracy have made this program unmanageable, unnecessary, and an unjustifiable burden."]}, {"who": "Aubrey Freedman", "points": ["Mr. Freedman said he lived in California for most of his life, and they do not have this program.", "There was no significant difference between rates of car crashes in states with a mandate versus states without one.", "Mr. Freedman had a client who took their vehicle in for an inspection, and they were required to purchase a new $500 windshield because there was a small nick in the previous one. For individuals who are on the lower economic end, this was a big expense for something that was unnecessary."]}, {"who": "Jereme Simpson", "points": ["Mr. Simpson said the oxygen sensor can be bypassed by ordering a spark plug extender from Amazon.", "Mr. Simpson said this was about bad roads, not bad cars. If a newly inspected vehicle hits a pothole, it could be totaled.", "Mr. Simpson said things needed to be recycled and reused until they were completely broken down."]}, {"who": "Paul Wolf", "points": ["Mr. Wolf said it could not be denied that this was a moneymaking venture for individuals who were doing the work.", "Individuals will inspect their own vehicles, Mr. Wolf said they do not need to be told to do it.", "The check engine light has been weaponized by the program. A hood latch or low AC refrigerant, for example, could set it off.", "From his understanding, Mr. Wolf said the legislative bodies did not have the authority to modify or change the rules of the inspection program.", "Other states hire technicians to do inspections, but they do not do the work.", "To modify the rules, Mr. Wolf said they had to be deleted.", {"t": "Senator Ricciardi wanted to make a correction that when Mr. LaCroix said he wanted to be greedy, it was about selling cars, not inspections.", "sub": ["Mr. Wolf replied that he agreed that it was taken out of context."]}]}, {"who": "Reinita Susman", "points": ["Ms. Susman shared her personal experience with a dealership. Her 2020 vehicle had a computer glitch, which caused it to fail emissions. When she took her car in for an inspection, the rearview mirror had detached from the windshield. She was told it could not be fixed, and she would need a new windshield that cost $2,000. When she took the vehicle to a local repair shop, the piece was missing. She said she had been taken advantage of by the dealership.", "Ms. Susman said she received regular oil changes and maintenance because she did not want to drive an unsafe vehicle."]}, {"who": "Eric Olson", "points": ["Mr. Olson said he had to go to three shops before anyone would look at his Tesla. He said it was absurd he had to purchase a service that no one wanted to provide.", "Despite having one of the longest-range battery packs, Mr. Olson said his vehicle had an average weight.", "EVs have regenerative braking, and they can last up to 100,000 to 150,000 miles.", "Mr. Olson was skeptical that this program saved anything. On average, there were 1.8 crashes per million miles driven. If individuals drove 20 miles each way for an inspection that would be about 72 crashes per year."]}, {"who": "Alex Lemp", "points": ["Mr. Lemp said his father brought his truck to three different places for an inspection. Each opinion cost over $3,000, and they never overlapped.", "When something is mandated by the government, Mr. Lemp said there is no trust."]}, {"who": "Daniel Koenig", "points": ["Mr. Koenig asked the Committee to consider that those with an oversized incentive had come to testify.", "This bill would not eliminate inspections; instead, it released them into the free market, which provided innovations and improvements to cost and quality.", "Based on previous testimony, Mr. Koenig said it sounded like they were surrounded by dangerous vehicles despite the program.", "When previous changes to the inspection program were proposed, Mr. Koenig said the opponents opposed them."]}, {"who": "Leah Wolczko", "points": ["Ms. Wolczko said there was no evidence that states with inspection requirements were safer, or they had less crashes or fatalities.", "If the state was making money from inspections, and they were not being honest, Ms. Wolczko said that was not right.", "Ms. Wolczko said her neighbor had to take money out of their 401(k) to get their truck inspected. They provided him with a 60-day sticker, which has expired, because there is a light on that they cannot figure out.", "The program was regressive, and it hit poorer individuals the hardest.", "Ms. Wolczko said insurance was unrelated to this issue."]}, {"who": "Steve Zemanek", "points": ["Mr. Zemanek said some of the rules had nothing to do with safety, or they were vague and subject to interpretation. For instance, people have failed for having a tiny crack in their taillight.", "Mr. Zemanek said there is little consistency among inspection stations.", "HB 1517 codified the rust rules in 2018, but vehicles are still being failed for cosmetic rust issues.", "Mr. Zemanek said he did not think the program kept unsafe vehicles off the road. When he sees expired stickers, he does not think they are death traps.", "While the failure rate is 13 percent, Mr. Zemanek said a lot of inspection stations put it on their multi-point inspection software, but they do not report it to the state.", "Mr. Zemanek told a personal story about purchasing a certified pre-owned vehicle. Despite the front brakes being new, he was quoted $923 for them to be replaced. If he had not known the brakes were new, he would have spent money on an unnecessary job.", "In states that do not require inspection stickers, Mr. Zemanek asked why auto insurers did not mandate customers get an inspection through the private sector."]}, {"who": "Lawrence Artz", "points": ["Mr. Artz said his friend brought their vehicle in for an inspection, and they were told there were no warning lights on the dashboard, both axles needed to be replaced, and it needed new tires and struts. When he examined the vehicle, he said these items were not needed.", "Mr. Artz said auto manufacturers had weaponized the check engine light because many of the P-codes did not have anything to do with emissions."]}, {"who": "Jeremy Olson", "points": ["Mr. Olson said he had to replace a digital odometer because it had maxed out at 300,000 miles. It cost $500 to replace it.", "Mr. Olson purchased a police vehicle from an auction, and he assumed it would pass inspection because it had a valid sticker. He was told that the internal changes, such as broken door locks and window rollers, were not legal.", "Mr. Olson purchased another vehicle, and he was given an inspection sticker. The exhaust system, however, broke in half behind the catalytic converter. When he took it to a mechanic, he was told there was two years of rust.", "There are few fraud complaints made to Troop G because individuals do not bother to report incidents, or they do not know about it.", "If the program continued to exist, Mr. Olson said there needed to be due process rights for individuals to appeal or there needed to be regulations."]}]}, {"label": "Summary of testimony presented in opposition", "side": "oppose", "speakers": [{"who": "David Dupont", "points": ["Mr. Dupont said eliminating this program would have significant financial and legal consequences. Additionally, roads would be less safe and the air would be less clean.", "Based on complaints made to the Attorney General\u2019s Office and the Department of Safety, Mr. Dupont said there was little fraud.", "Vehicles are complex, and a small number can be hard to repair at first.", "The check engine light indicates a vehicle is polluting more, it is not receiving optimal fuel economy, and the emissions are out of compliance.", "Mr. Dupont said eliminating motorcycle inspections would be deadly.", "It was not the job of troopers to inspect vehicles on the side of the road. They could not take the place of trained inspectors who have lift tools and proper lighting.", "Mr. Dupont asked how it was better for a trooper to tow a vehicle with bald tires when a technician or service adviser could recommend tires to a consumer in a service bay.", "Mr. Dupont asked the Committee to listen to state agencies and inspectors because a lot of statistical data was contradictory.", "If brakes or tires have failed, they provide poor traction in wet weather. In addition, it undermines the ABS system. If there is grinding, a brake pad can fall out and 90 percent of the brakes can be lost.", {"t": "Senator McGough asked what legal impact he was referring to.", "sub": ["Mr. Dupont replied there would be an impact to the AG\u2019s Office, specifically the Consumer Protection Bureau. When a vehicle is brought into an inspection station, they are held to a standard. Before a vehicle is released, a consumer is warned it is unsafe. Even if they are warned, they could be liable. If the program were removed, it could make it easier for individuals to be less vigilant."]}, {"t": "Senator McGough asked if he would get rid of certain things to make it easier for consumers.", "sub": ["Mr. Dupont said if a fog light was out, it would not pass inspection. There were other issues, such as tinting and lenses. Certain regulations were older, and they needed to be rewritten to reflect the quality of today\u2019s vehicles and safety systems. This was why this bill should be tabled until the experts could put something together. When a sticker has been signed, an inspector is held to unsworn falsification. If it is signed off, and it does not meet Department of Safety regulations, it is a misdemeanor. He said they were held to a standard, and no one wanted to be in court. There is rarely fraud, but the laws could be adjusted. They did not want vehicles emitting more, especially as the state continued to grow. He said it was a wrong precedent to set to not worry about the check engine light."]}]}, {"who": "Timothy Austin", "points": ["Mr. Austin said the safety part should be kept because we lived in a rust state.", "If a vehicle is unibody, it cannot have rotted out rocker panels. If it is a full-frame truck, however, rocker panels are not structural.", "The mission of every computer in every car is to maintain an air fuel ratio of 14.7 to 1. This was the best way to reduce pollution. When data from the oxygen sensor cannot be retrieved, it is unknown if the air fuel ratio is correct.", "Mr. Austin said we needed to care about the environment.", "Sometimes there are glitches in the computer, and they can be difficult to fix, but Mr. Austin said this was part of the industry.", {"t": "Senator McGough asked if every 2 years was often enough.", "sub": ["Mr. Austin said it would work for the emissions part. For the safety part, however, it is another issue. Recently, he had an individual with a Chevy truck, and every brake line was rotted out. To put the brake and fuel lines back in place, it cost $2,400. He said they educate and show consumers what is going on."]}]}]}, {"label": "Neutral Information Presented", "side": "neutral", "speakers": [{"who": "Christopher Rice, Owner, 1028 Towing and Recovery", "points": ["Mr. Rice said he handled over 7,500 calls for service with his single tow truck.", "From the business side, Mr. Rice did not want the inspection program to go away because it meant more work for him.", "On the Spaulding Turnpike, Mr. Rice said he has not seen drivers go the speed limit. When he stands on the driver\u2019s side facing oncoming traffic, he said vehicles do not move over. If a vehicle has a broken ball joint, for example, the wheel has to be taken off and his back faces the road. If an individual does not move over, he said he could die.", "This program is not a conspiracy, it is purely about safety.", "Mr. Rice said a lot of salt is used on the roads, which eats away at joints and components.", "Under existing law, an individual does not have to register their car in their birth month. Individuals are allowed to register and inspect their vehicle up to three months prior.", {"t": "Senator Ricciardi asked why states that have done away with the inspection mandate require car insurance.", "sub": ["Mr. Rice said he was not in legislative work, so he could not answer. He said it cost $2,000 a month to keep minimum coverage. To be on the rotation list for the state police or local police departments, it is $1 million in general liability and $500,000 of on-hook coverage. He did not understand why insurance was not mandated. They have 7 cars in the impound lot that do not have insurance. 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Restricts the sale and registration of vehicles that fail to meet safety standards.", "body": "01/07/2026 0039s\n02/05/2026 0345s\n23Apr2026... 1656EBA 25-0198\n11/08\nBe it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:\n69:1 New Section; Operation of Unsafe Motor Vehicle. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section RSA 266:8-a the following new section:\n266:8-b Operator Vehicle Maintenance.\nI. No person shall drive, or permit to be driven upon any way a motor vehicle, trailer, or semitrailer:\n(a) Which is in such unsafe condition as to endanger the driver, occupants, or any other person or property; or\n(b) Any motor vehicle which is not equipped with lamps, brakes, steering, tires, exterior panels, glass, or other equipment as required by law.\nII. The operation of a motor vehicle in violation of any condition, defect, or requirement set forth in this section shall constitute prima facie evidence that the vehicle is unsafe for operation upon a public way:\n(a) Any defect that permits exhaust gases to enter the passenger or cargo compartment.\n(b) Any exterior panel, including doors, hood, fenders, trunk, or bumpers, that are missing; provided, however, that doors may be missing if originally and expressly designed by the manufacturer to be removable.\n(c) A frame or unibody that is cracked, broken, or rusted to the extent that structural integrity is compromised.\n(d) A windshield containing intersecting cracks or 3 or more star breaks or bullseyes larger than 3 inches within the critical viewing area of the driver on the front windshield.\n(1) For purposes of this subparagraph, \u201ccritical viewing area\u201d means the portion of the windshield extending 3 inches inward from the left windshield post; 3 inches down from the top edge; 3 inches up from the bottom edge; and, 3 inches to the right of the vertical centerline.\n(e) Tires, excluding spare tires.\n(f) A fuel system showing evidence of large, obvious leakage.\nIII. Law enforcement may issue a defective equipment tag for a vehicle it has judged unsafe or not equipped as required under this section. Such tag shall provide a minimum period of 7 calendar days in which the owner of such vehicle is required to repair the defect specified in such tag.\nIV. The driver or owner who operates, or permits the operation of, a motor vehicle in violation of this section shall be guilty of a violation. The fine for a violation of this section shall be $60.\nV. Notwithstanding paragraph IV, the director may immediately suspend the registration and plates of a motor vehicle if there is evidence from law enforcement that the vehicle is an immediate hazard to public safety.\n69:2 Sale of Used Motor Vehicles; Examination. Amend RSA 358-F:2 to read as follows:\n358-F:2 Inspection. Before selling to any customer any used motor vehicle which is believed by the customer to be unsafe for operation upon the highways pursuant to RSA 266, the dealer shall, upon the request of the customer, conduct or have conducted a safety inspection of such vehicle. If the vehicle is found to be unsafe for operation, the dealer may sell the vehicle to the customer without correcting the defects, but only if the dealer presents to the customer at the time of sale a notice which states: This motor vehicle is unsafe for operation upon the highways pursuant to RSA 266. The following defects must be corrected. The dealer shall list all defects under this statement and specify the date on which the inspection was conducted and the person who performed the inspection. The dealer may make a reasonable charge for conducting the inspection. The dealer shall provide the customer with one of the following written statements at the time of sale:\nI. If the dealer has conducted, or had conducted, an examination of the vehicle for compliance with the equipment requirements of RSA 266 and the vehicle is found to be in compliance, the dealer shall present to the customer at the time of sale a notice which states: This motor vehicle has been determined to be in compliance with the equipment requirements pursuant to RSA 266.\nII. If the dealer has conducted, or had conducted, an examination of the vehicle for compliance with the equipment requirements of RSA 266 and the vehicle is found not to be in compliance, the dealer shall provide a statement which reads: This motor vehicle has been examined and determined not to be in compliance with the equipment requirements pursuant to RSA 266. The following defects are identified.\nIII. If the dealer has not conducted an examination of the vehicle for compliance with the equipment requirements of RSA 266, the dealer shall provide a statement which reads: No examination has been conducted to determine whether this motor vehicle is in compliance with the equipment requirements pursuant to RSA 266. The dealer may make a reasonable charge for conducting an inspection examination under paragraphs I or II. Each notice or statement provided under this section shall specify the date on which the examination was conducted, if any, and the name of the person who performed it.\n69:3 Sale of Unsafe Used Motor Vehicles; Remedy. Amend RSA 358-F:4 to read as follows:\n358-F:4 Remedy. A failure of any dealer to comply with the provisions of this section, or a concealment by any dealer of any defect which was discovered, or should have been discovered, during the [ inspection requested ] examination conducted under RSA 358-F:2 is an unfair or deceptive act or practice within the meaning of RSA 358-A:2. Any right or remedy set forth in RSA 358-A may be used to enforce the provisions of this chapter.\n69:4 Temporary Permit and Plates Pending Registration. New Paragraphs; Temporary Permit and Plates Pending Registration. Amend RSA 261:56 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraphs:\nIII. Notwithstanding paragraphs I and II, no dealer shall issue a temporary plate or temporary registration certificate to any motor vehicle that fails to meet the requirements set forth in RSA 266.\nIV. The director shall adopt rules, pursuant to RSA 541-A, relative to the requirements dealers must follow prior to issuing a temporary plate or temporary registration under this section.\n69:5 Twenty-Day Registration. Amend RSA 261:57, I to read as follows:\nI. Any resident of this state who intends to purchase a vehicle in another state or from another person or who is unable to register a vehicle because of limited hours of operation of the town clerk in the town where the person resides may apply to the division or its substation or authorized agent nearest his or her residence for a registration to drive said vehicle on the ways of the state in an unregistered condition. Said resident shall appear in person at the division or substation to obtain such registration and shall sign under penalty of perjury a statement that the vehicle is safe for operation upon the highways pursuant to RSA 266, meets all New Hampshire inspection requirements, and in the case of a person seeking an extension of his or her registration, that he or she was unable to register the vehicle because of the limited hours of the town clerk, before said registration may be issued. Said registration shall be valid for 20 days from the time it is issued. Application blanks and permits in the form prescribed by the director shall be designed, printed, and supplied to the substations by the division. The fee for the issuance of a registration shall be $20. It shall be unlawful for any person to drive a vehicle on the ways of the state under a registration issued pursuant to this section unless said person has in his or her possession a valid bill of sale for the vehicle he or she is driving, or in the case of a person whose registration is extended, a copy of the form indicating he or she was unable to register because of the limited hours of the town clerk. No person shall make application for a 20-day registration on the same vehicle more than once within a 12-month period. Only 3 20-day registrations shall be issued on the same vehicle within a 12-month period.\n69:6 Off Highway Recreational Vehicles And Trails; Rental Fleet Passenger Vehicle Registration Program. RSA 261:40-b is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:\n261:40-b Rental Fleet Passenger Vehicle Registration Program.\nI. The division of motor vehicles shall establish a rental fleet registration program, whereby a qualified registrant, according to paragraph II, may register 50 or more in-service rental passenger vehicles as a fleet, elect a common annual expiration date for all vehicles in the fleet, receive registration stickers for each vehicle in the fleet that shall be valid for 2 years, and pay registration fees for each fleet vehicle based on the common 2-year expiration date and according to rates and costs established in existing law. In addition to the registration fees, the registrant shall pay all registration permit fees and municipal fees for each registration year.\nII. The rental fleet registration program shall be solely for the registration of a fleet of 50 or more in-service rental passenger vehicles. A rental car company intending to register such a fleet shall submit a current New Hampshire certificate of good standing issued by the secretary of state's office to the division of motor vehicles and receive the division's approval to enroll in the program. Once enrolled in the program, a registrant shall submit a current certificate of good standing at the time of payment of registration fees and costs. Additionally, the division may require a company enrolled in the program to produce a current certificate of good standing at any time during the 2-year period of registration. If a rental car company is not in good standing with the secretary of state or fails to meet other enrollment criteria set by the division of motor vehicles, including maintaining an in-service fleet of 50 or more vehicles, the division shall terminate the registrant's fleet registration and revert any existing registration credentials to those of a non-fleet vehicle.\nIII. Upon initial registration of a fleet, and at least 60 days prior to the common 2-year expiration date for the fleet, the registrant shall provide an itemized account of all motor vehicles in the fleet in the manner required by the division.\nIV. Any vehicle added to the fleet after the initial fleet registration shall receive a registration sticker identical to those of the registered fleet and the registrant shall be required to pay a prorated amount of registration fees and costs for the remainder of the year until the common 2-year expiration date. A registrant may transfer the registration of a permanently retired fleet vehicle to a new in-service fleet vehicle for any remainder period of registration.\nV. The director of the division of motor vehicles shall adopt rules pursuant to RSA 541-A regarding enrollment and cancellation of enrollment.\nVI. No later than 60 days after the effective date of this paragraph, the commissioner of the department of safety shall make rules under RSA 541-A relative to the establishment and administration of the rental fleet passenger vehicle program established in RSA 261:40-b.\n69:7 Effective Date. 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