SB505 Relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.
Relative to applications for guide licenses and repealing the fee for temporary registration of nonresidents relative to OHRVs.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Removing OHRV fees for nonresidents could boost tourism spending in NH, benefiting local businesses, though the state loses some fee revenue.
Your Community
Encouraging more outdoor recreation tourism supports NH's trail-based economy, particularly in the North Country where OHRV trails are a major economic driver.
Your Freedom
Removes a bureaucratic fee barrier for recreational access, making it easier for visitors to enjoy NH's outdoor resources.
Status
Enrolled (in recess of) 05/21/2026 House Journal 14
Sponsor
David Rochefort (R)
The Short Version
Updates guide license application processes and removes the fee for temporary OHRV (off-highway recreational vehicle) registration for nonresidents. Aims to boost outdoor recreation tourism in NH.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Nonresident OHRV riders visiting NH
- ▲ Tourism businesses in trail communities
- ▲ Guide service operators
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State Fish and Game losing fee revenue
- ▼ NH residents who may see more nonresident trail use
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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