Committee Summary for House Transportation (01/23/2026)

Bill/Time	Type	Title	Sponsor
HB1421 00:03:29.040 - 9:02:21 AM	General Working Session	modifying title exemptions for motor vehicles manufactured before the year 2000.	Granger, Michael(R)[A+]2025
HB1410,HB1533 03:11:19.359 - 12:10:11 PM	General Working Session	creating a new classification for electric vehicles and relative to the use of electric bicycles and alternative electric micro mobility devices	Likely Text to Speech Error on Bill #

HB1421: Chairperson (unnamed) Information Only00:03:29.040 - 9:02:21 AM; The chairperson calls the subcommittee to order and introduces the discussion on three titling bills: HB 1421, HB 1430, and HB 1466. They reference historical context from 2014 changes and emphasize making the bills consistent. The chairperson suggests a relaxed discussion format and recalls arguments for maintaining titles due to increasing vehicle values and theft risks.
HB1421: Committee Member (unnamed) Information Only00:04:32.080 - 9:03:24 AM; A member expresses concerns about security and chain of custody for titles, referencing past discussions from insurance and DMV groups. They note the original motion for passage and stress the value of titles for proving vehicle provenance and history, even with associated costs.
HB1421: Representative Walsh Information Only00:06:30.080 - 9:05:22 AM; Representative Walsh proposes a 15-year mandatory title period followed by an optional title application with proof of chain of custody. This allows consumer protection, offsets fiscal impacts, and eases issues with tow trucks and impoundments. They suggest applying this to motorcycles, trailers, and utility trailers.
HB1421: Committee Member (unnamed) Information Only00:08:43.440 - 9:07:35 AM; A member voices concern about high-volume product movers needing stricter chain of custody checks. They question the 15-year choice, noting it aligns with past law and vehicle depreciation, but suggest considering 20 years to account for higher modern vehicle values.
HB1421: Jennifer Gornert, Title Bureau Administrator, DMV Information Only00:11:36.399 - 9:10:28 AM; Gornert supports a 20-year rolling exemption to limit fraud while staying within vehicle depreciation ranges. She discusses challenges with 2000 model year vehicles qualifying as antiques but requiring titles, leading to internal decisions on branding. She explains the process for antique titles, including chain of ownership verification via national databases, registrations, or affidavits.
HB1421: Committee Member (unnamed) Information Only00:13:51.760 - 9:12:43 AM; A member inquires about tracking chain of custody for antiques and shares a constituent example of difficulties obtaining an antique title for a 1965 Harley-Davidson. They discuss imported vehicles and potential issues with other states' titling laws.
HB1421: Representative Miller Information Only00:19:30.240 - 9:18:22 AM; Miller provides data from Kelley Blue Book, NADA, and JD Power indicating vehicles bottom out in value at 10-12 years. They support voluntary titling post-mandatory period to maintain value.
HB1421: Jennifer Olri, Registration Bureau Administrator, DMV Information Only00:30:22.559 - 9:29:14 AM; Olri highlights the increasing workload at DMV, processing 400,000 titles annually without added staff, leading to longer turnaround times. She supports a 20-year rolling period for fraud prevention and consumer protection, noting benefits like flood damage reporting. She addresses towing concerns and notes ATRA's worries about vehicle disposal.
HB1421: Jody Grimble, New Hampshire Marine Trades Association Information Only00:38:52.160 - 9:37:44 AM; Grimble, with representatives from marine businesses, advocates for a 10-year rolling exemption for boat trailers over 3,000 lbs GVWR, citing their unique tie to boats, low fraud risk, and administrative burdens. They estimate minimal fiscal impact (about 5,400 affected trailers) and provide language to narrow to boat trailers only.
HB1421: John Wallally, President, Silver Sands Information Only00:39:46.079 - 9:38:38 AM; Wallally describes poor maintenance of boat trailers, challenges with faded VIN stickers requiring police verification or new VINs, and a case where a customer had to register in Maine to resolve titling issues. He supports a 10-year rolling with voluntary options, noting low theft risk and specific nature of trailers.
HB1421: Committee Member Henry Information Only01:23:55.120 - 10:22:47 AM; Henry discusses aligning motorcycle titling with automobiles, suggesting a 20-year threshold for voluntary titling instead of 15 years to account for higher values and theft risks. He notes the disparity in motorcycle values and agrees to consistency across vehicles except boat trailers.
HB1421: Committee Member Information Only01:25:03.520 - 10:23:55 AM; The member initially prefers 15 years but agrees to 20 years for consistency, emphasizing increased vehicle values and rising theft rates. Shares anecdote about car rental security in Missouri to highlight national theft issues, and notes local dealership security measures.
HB1421: Committee Chair Information Only01:27:00.560 - 10:25:52 AM; The chair agrees to adjourn the subcommittee on titling for three bills after discussion, noting the session is over and they will work on amendments.
HB1410,HB1533: Committee Chair Information Only03:11:19.359 - 12:10:11 PM; The chair opens the subcommittee work session on HB 1410 and HB 1533, aiming to find agreement on recommendations. Notes the bills address new electric devices and suggests an inclusive approach for future technologies.
HB1410,HB1533: Representative Miller Information Only03:12:22.880 - 12:11:14 PM; Miller prefers working with HB 1410 for simplification and advocates for broad definitions to accommodate future devices, avoiding frequent legislative updates. Suggests creating a class for out-of-class vehicles based on definitions that automatically include new items.
HB1410,HB1533: Lieutenant Storm Information Only03:14:34.239 - 12:13:26 PM; Storm shares insights from DMV discussions on classifying vehicles inclusively. Invites Jennifer Olri to provide expertise on encompassing future devices.
HB1410,HB1533: Jennifer Olri, Registration Bureau Administrator, DMV Information Only03:15:49.040 - 12:14:41 PM; Olri recommends defining vehicles versus non-vehicles, agreeing on electric bike classifications but questioning inclusion of high-speed unicycles. Suggests setting parameters for operation, location, and enforcement to keep the class open for new devices.
HB1410,HB1533: Representative Walsh Information Only03:16:46.720 - 12:15:38 PM; Walsh questions focusing on electric versus general vehicles, suggesting rules based on speed, weight, and equipment rather than propulsion. Proposes expanding moped definitions or creating out-of-class categories to simplify enforcement without added bureaucracy.
HB1410,HB1533: Committee Member Information Only03:17:48.000 - 12:16:40 PM; The member discusses manufacturing intent versus actual use, emphasizing inclusive definitions for safety and equal rule application, including requirements for lights and brakes similar to mopeds.
HB1410,HB1533: Dave Topham, Bikewalk Alliance New Hampshire Information Only04:20:08.399 - 1:19:00 PM; Topham provides overview of personal electric vehicles, clarifies class 1-3 ebike definitions from industry standards, notes modifications and registration challenges. Advocates education for users, dealer disclosures on usage and safety, and enforcement based on observed speed rather than device capability. Emphasizes safety for operators and public without over-regulating.

Walsh, Thomas(Chairman)(R)[B-]2025	Crawford, Karel(Clerk)(R)[C+]2025	Gorski, Ted(V Chairman)(R)[B+]2025
Sykes, George(D)[F]2025	Hill, Gregory(R)[A-]2025	Plamondon, Marc(D)[F]2025
Veilleux, Daniel(D)[F]2025	Pitaro, Matthew(R)[A-]2025	Coker, Matthew(R)[C]2025
St. Clair, Charlie(D)[D-]2025	Fox, Dru(D)[F]2025	Foote, Charles(R)[B]2025
Johnson, Erik(D)[F]2025	Miller, Seth(D)[F]2025	Hamblen, Joseph(R)[B]2025
Giasson, Henry(R)[A+]2025