CHAPTER 43
HB 1517 - FINAL VERSION
2018 SESSION
18-2253
03/06
HOUSE BILL 1517
AN ACT relative to vehicle inspection failures for rust.
SPONSORS: Rep. Steven Smith, Sull. 11; Rep. V. Sullivan, Hills. 16; Rep. Horn, Merr. 2; Rep. J. Edwards, Rock. 4; Rep. Morrison, Rock. 9; Rep. Torosian, Rock. 14; Rep. Baldasaro, Rock. 5; Rep. D. Thomas, Rock. 5; Sen. Ward, Dist 8
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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ANALYSIS
This bill requires procedures for rust examination during vehicle inspections and establishes standards for inspection failure due to rust.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
18-2253
03/06
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen
AN ACT relative to vehicle inspection failures for rust.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
43:1 New Section; Inspection of Vehicles; Rust. Amend RSA 266 by inserting after section 3 the following new section:
266:3-a Rust. The director shall establish a procedure for the external visual examination for rust of private passenger vehicles and light trucks during the inspection required by RSA 266:1. The procedure shall include requirements for further examination if substantial rust is observed. No private passenger vehicle or light truck shall pass the inspection requirements of RSA 266:1 if the procedure reveals any of the following:
I. Rust that permits exhaust gases to enter the passenger or cargo compartment.
II. Any metal or any loose or dislocated parts protuding from the surface of the vehicle so as to create a hazard.
III. A bumper that is rusted so that it is not firmly attached or that has broken or torn portions protruding from the surface so as to create a hazard.
IV. A frame that is not in solid condition.
43:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2019.
Approved: May 15, 2018
Effective Date: January 01, 2019
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Feb. 6, 2018 | House | Hearing |
| Feb. 13, 2018 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| March 6, 2018 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 27, 2018 | Senate | Hearing |
| April 5, 2018 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 15, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/15/2018; Chapter 43; Eff. 1/1/2019
April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018 HJ 13 P. 2
April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018); SJ 13
April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/05/2018; SJ 11
April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/05/2018; Vote 5-0; CC SC 15
March 27, 2018: Hearing: 03/27/2018, Room 103, LOB, 02:30 pm; SC 14
March 8, 2018: Introduced 03/08/2018 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
March 6, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/06/2018 HJ 6 P. 56
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass (Vote 15-0; CC)
March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass for 03/06/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 33
Feb. 13, 2018: Executive Session: 02/13/2018 LOB 203
Feb. 6, 2018: Public Hearing: 02/06/2018 02:30 PM LOB 203
Jan. 9, 2018: Introduced 01/09/2018 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 48
Jan. 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation