HB1095 Relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.
Relative to the maximum weight of utility terrain vehicles.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact to taxpayers or household budgets is specified in the bill text.
Your Community
The bill does not address impacts on schools, municipal services, or public infrastructure.
Your Freedom
The bill expands permitted use of recreational vehicles by allowing heavier UTVs to operate legally on state trails and off-road, increasing recreational options for UTV owners and enthusiasts.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 211; eff. 5/1/2028
Sponsor
Mike Ouellet (R)
The Short Version
This bill increases the maximum weight limit for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from 2,000 to 3,499 pounds unladen dry weight, and raises the weight threshold for operating on certain state-owned trails from 2,000 to 3,499 pounds. The change takes effect May 1, 2028, and allows heavier recreational off-road vehicles to be legally operated in New Hampshire.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ UTV owners and manufacturers who produce heavier models (2,000–3,499 lbs)
- ▲ Recreational off-road vehicle enthusiasts seeking larger utility terrain vehicles
- ▲ Businesses selling or servicing UTVs in the expanded weight category
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Potential increased wear on state-owned trails from heavier vehicles
- ▼ Possible increased environmental impact from heavier recreational vehicle use on off-road terrain
Bill statuses as of October 7, 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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