This bill establishes a new rental fleet registration program for rental passenger vehicle fleets consisting of 50 or more vehicles, as detailed in the newly inserted section RSA 261:40-b. Under this program, qualified rental car companies can register their fleets, elect a common annual expiration date, and receive registration stickers valid for two years. The bill also mandates that these companies must maintain a current New Hampshire certificate of good standing and submit an itemized account of their fleet vehicles annually. Additionally, vehicles added to the fleet after initial registration will receive a prorated registration sticker, and the division of motor vehicles is tasked with adopting rules for enrollment and payment procedures.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the inspection requirements for rental fleet vehicles. Specifically, it allows vehicles registered under the rental fleet program to be inspected upon purchase and not again until the second year after purchase, as indicated by the new insertion of paragraph IV-a in RSA 266:1. The bill also requires the Department of Environmental Services to facilitate amendments to state implementation plans and emission laws, ensuring compliance with federal regulations. The provisions of this act will take effect once the necessary approvals from the United States Environmental Protection Agency are obtained, with the remainder of the act becoming effective on July 15, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 266:1
As Amended by the Senate: 266:1
As Amended by the House: 266:1
Version adopted by both bodies: 266:1
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 266:1
SB157 text: 266:1