CHAPTER 235
HB 1594-FN - FINAL VERSION
19Feb2026... 0322h
2026 SESSION
26-2938
06/07
HOUSE BILL 1594-FN
SPONSORS: Rep. Bridle, Rock. 29; Rep. Coker, Belk. 2; Rep. Miller, Straf. 21
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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ANALYSIS
This bill changes the annual registration fees for electric vehicles from a flat fee to one based on type and weight.
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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Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
19Feb2026... 0322h 26-2938
06/07
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
235:1 Electric Vehicle Registration Fee to be Collected. RSA 261:141-c is repealed and reenacted to read as follows:
261:141-c Electric Vehicle Registration Fee.
I. In addition to any other registration fees required under this chapter, the division of motor vehicles shall assess an annual electric vehicle registration fee according to the following schedule:
Vehicle Type GVWR Annual Fee
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 1-1,000 lbs $0
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 1,001-3,000 lbs $50
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) 3,001-8,000 lbs $100
Battery electric vehicle (BEV) Over 8,000 lbs $150
Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) Any weight $50
II. The division shall determine vehicle classification and weight based on manufacturer specifications and registration records.
III. The fees collected under this section shall be deposited in the highway fund.
IV. The division may adopt rules under RSA 541-A relative to:
(a) Vehicle classification;
(b) Fee collection;
(c) Exemptions; and
(d) Implementation of this section.
235:2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2027.
Approved: July 02, 2026
Effective Date: January 01, 2027
| Date | Amendment |
|---|---|
| Feb. 4, 2026 | 2026-0322h |
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 26, 2026 | House | Hearing |
| Jan. 27, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| Feb. 3, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 2, 2026 | House | Exec Session |
| March 2, 2026 | House | Floor Vote |
| April 21, 2026 | Senate | Hearing |
| May 7, 2026 | Senate | Floor Vote |
July 10, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 235; eff. 1/1/2027
June 17, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15
June 17, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14
May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
April 30, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
April 15, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 15
March 30, 2026: Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7
March 26, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 4
March 13, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/02/2026 (Vote 18-0; CC)
Feb. 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/02/2026 01:00 pm GP 159
Feb. 25, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 03/02/2026 11:00 am GP 159
Feb. 19, 2026: Referred to Ways and Means 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 39
Feb. 19, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0322h: MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36
Feb. 19, 2026: Amendment # 2026-0322h: AA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 36
Feb. 6, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0322h 02/03/2026 (Vote 14-1; CC) HC 7 P. 22
Jan. 29, 2026: ==CONTINUED== Executive Session: 02/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 234
Jan. 21, 2026: ==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
Jan. 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 01:40 pm GP 234
Dec. 10, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 27