HB1536 Establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.
Establishing penalties for unauthorized parking in designated electric vehicle and motorcycle spaces.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Would have created new fines for unauthorized parking but only affects those who park illegally in designated spots.
Your Community
Would have made EV charging more accessible by deterring ICE vehicles from blocking charging stations, supporting growing EV adoption.
Your Freedom
Creates new government-enforced penalties for parking behavior, though aimed at protecting infrastructure access.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted DV 188-149 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 112
Sponsor
Seth Miller (D)
The Short Version
Would have established fines for parking in designated EV charging and motorcycle spaces without authorization. Killed via division vote (188-149). Similar to handicapped parking enforcement but for EV and motorcycle spots.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Electric vehicle owners needing to charge
- ▲ Motorcycle riders needing designated parking
- ▲ Businesses with EV charging stations
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Drivers who would face new fines
- ▼ Law enforcement tasked with enforcement
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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