HB1146 Relative to subscription fees for motor vehicle features.
Relative to subscription fees for motor vehicle features.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Protects car buyers from paying ongoing subscription fees for features physically present in vehicles they already purchased. Could save hundreds of dollars per year.
Your Community
Stands up for consumers against corporate practices that nickel-and-dime car owners. Sets an important precedent for digital consumer rights.
Your Freedom
Protects your right to fully use and control a product you purchased, pushing back against subscription-everything business models.
Status
Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 0457h
Sponsor
Eleana Colby (D)
The Short Version
Addresses the growing practice of automakers charging subscription fees to unlock vehicle features already built into the car (like heated seats or navigation). This consumer protection bill pushes back against the trend of paying recurring fees for hardware you already own.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Car owners facing subscription fees for built-in features
- ▲ All vehicle buyers in NH
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Automakers profiting from subscription-based feature access
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
This bill was auto-scored using AI analysis of the bill text and legislative data. Scores may be refined as we review more bills.