This bill proposes to increase the maximum weight limit for utility terrain vehicles (UTVs) from 2,000 pounds to 3,000 pounds. The legal definition of a "utility terrain vehicle" in RSA 215-A:1, XXIV will be amended to reflect this change, allowing UTVs to have an unladen dry weight of up to 3,000 pounds while maintaining the requirement of not exceeding 65 inches in overall width. Additionally, the bill modifies the introductory language of RSA 215-A:43, IV, which governs the operation of off-highway recreational vehicles (OHRVs) on state-owned trails, to permit OHRVs that weigh up to 3,000 pounds.

Furthermore, the bill amends RSA 215-A:43, VII(c) to allow for the operation of OHRVs weighing up to 3,000 pounds within Jericho Mountain State Park on designated trails. The changes aim to accommodate larger vehicles while ensuring safety and compliance with existing regulations. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 215-A:1, 215-A:43
HB1095 text: 215-A:1, 215-A:43