This bill amends existing motor vehicle inspection laws to allow new vehicles purchased in the model year or before to be exempt from inspection until the last day of the registered owner's birth month in the second year after purchase. Specifically, it introduces a new paragraph (IV-a) to RSA 266:1, which states that a vehicle purchased from a licensed dealer by a natural person as the first owner will not require inspection until the specified time frame. For vehicles purchased by a corporation, the exemption lasts until the last day of the purchase anniversary month in the second year after purchase. Additionally, the bill modifies existing language in paragraphs II, II-a, and IV to incorporate references to this new exemption.

The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, and is expected to have a significant fiscal impact, resulting in a decrease in revenue from inspection stickers. It is estimated that the state will see a revenue decrease of approximately $144,625 in FY 2026 and $289,250 in subsequent years due to the reduction in the number of inspection stickers issued. Local revenue and expenditures are also projected to decrease as a result of this bill.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 266:1