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HB1037 Extending the commission to study OHRV use in New Hampshire and adding a member from the department of tourism.

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Extending the commission to study OHRV use in New Hampshire and adding a member from the department of tourism.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

5

Overall Impact Score

Concerning

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

5
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Your Wallet

Minimal cost to extend a study commission. Could lead to policy changes that boost OHRV tourism revenue.

6
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Your Community

Better OHRV policy could balance recreation and tourism benefits with environmental and safety concerns in NH communities.

5
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Your Freedom

Study commission extension with no direct impact on individual freedoms.

Status

Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/08/2026; Chapter 47; eff. 07/07/2026

Sponsor

Mike Ouellet (R)

The Short Version

Extends an existing study commission on off-highway recreational vehicle (OHRV) use and adds a tourism department representative. This ensures the commission can complete its work with tourism industry input.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • OHRV riders and businesses
  • Tourism industry
  • Trail communities

Who Pays the Price

  • Minimal commission costs

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

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