HB1482

House · 2026 sessionBipartisanKilled in House

New seasonal scenic license plates

Replaces the Old Man of the Mountain graphic on standard passenger license plates with four seasonal scenic designs.

authorizing the department of motor vehicles to adopt seasonal tourism-themed license plates.

Motor Vehicles

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · February 19, 2026

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Division of testimony

23 submissions

Support 3Oppose 19(1 form letter)Neutral 1

Hatched = form letter · 1 of 23 written submissions (4%) came from organized campaigns

Form-letter campaigns

1 of 13 written submissions (8%)

1 submissions match a shared template; 12 are individually written.

Opposition to Bicycle Registration FeesOppose1 submissions on this bill · 47 across 2 bills
The template argues that mandatory bicycle registration fees would discourage cycling, disproportionately affect low-income riders, and create unnecessary enforcement burdens.
The letter · submitted 47 times
-A family of four with four bikes would pay $200 per year, discouraging parents from buying bikes for their children -Registration fees and penalties would discourage bicycling, undermining public health, quality of life, and tourism (unclear if out of state riders would need to register if bringing a bike in) -It would disproportionately affect people who rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, especially those with limited incomes -The cost of implementing the registration program may exceed the revenue it generates; the fiscal note states that revenues cannot be determined -Many cyclists own multiple bikes, which would further raise costs on cyclists to enjoy this sport -Unless the registration sticker is displayed on your bike, I see no way how this bill does not give law enforcement carte-blanche to pull riders over to check their registration status

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Michele RockwellOpposeNorthwood, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

It's not fair to charge children to ride their bikes or charge adults who may not be able to afford a other means to get to work.

Cora-Lynn BartlettOpposeMeredith, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I oppose this bill as it is unethical to require that of every house when vehicles already cost so much to register and each family typically has 2 vehicles to register each year

Alex HawkNeutralManchester, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I like the idea of seasonal/tourism plates, but not as a replacement to the current plate. It was my understanding based on other hearings recently that the DMV is going to have new license plate design/printing technology next year. If that is the case, I'd much rather see an amendment to HB1482 that instead makes these new designs available *in addition* to the existing plates for an additional fee of say $20 with proceeds given to tourism.

Hannah MeiselmanSupportMachester, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Optional specialty plates can promote tourism and local identity without imposing mandates or costs on residents who choose not to participate.

Jeffrey MenardOpposeMerrimack, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I have Autism with Asperger’s syndrome, and I do not have a driver’s license or a car, which I am trying to afford. How am I supposed to get to places like work? What if my parents aren’t around anymore? You better start thinking serious smart about what you are doing before you bring a bill that makes no sense.

Jessica MinasianOpposeLondonderry, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

There is no need to pay a registration fee to own a bike. We complain that children do not spend enough time outside so how would making it almost impossible for them to ride their bike help?

Marilyn MoranOpposeHampstead, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Vote no!!!

Nicole DowningOpposeMiddleton, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

Charging for children and families to pay to use trails is an aweful idea of ways to earn $. Perhaps you can ask for donations for the trails but don't discourage families from riding in safe places and forcing them to solely ride in dangerous road areas... this may cause increased accidents and fatality of a child.

Daegan ScottOpposeHooksett, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I believe this bills is completely unnecessary considering bicyclist do no damage to roadways or trails so they should not be required to register there bike. This is asinine to think they should be forced to register a bike that is used for mostly FUN! Get a grip nh

Jennifer GallagherOpposeForm letterDerry, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

A Few Reasons Why I Oppose HB1703: -A family of four with four bikes would pay $200 per year, discouraging parents from buying bikes for their children -Registration fees and penalties would discourage bicycling, undermining public health, quality of life, and tourism (unclear if out of state riders would need to register if bringing a bike in) -It would disproportionately affect people who rely on bicycles as their primary mode of transportation, especially those with limited incomes -The cost of implementing the registration program may exceed the revenue it generates; the fiscal note states that revenues cannot be determined -Many cyclists own multiple bikes, which would further raise costs on cyclists to enjoy this sport -Unless the registration sticker is displayed on your bike, I see no way how this bill does not give law enforcement carte-blanche to pull riders over to check their registration status

Roy CuddahyOpposeGilford, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

I am vehemently opposed to the $50 bike registration bill as this would hurt NH residents for exercise, getting outside and a form of transportation for a lot who have no other means of getting to work ???????????? Roy C

Keith EvansOpposeFremont, NHfor MyselfJan 27, 2026

This bill would be a large burden to many families in nh. Most families with young children have multiple bikes and would have to pay hundreds if dollars for registration. Also NH attracts 1000’s of tourists with bikes enforcing fines would reduce tourism and cripple tax paying businesses like highland mountain bike park and the ski areas that use bike tourists summer revenue. This bill will hurt kids and NH