HB 1178 New Hampshire House · 2026 Regular Session

relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.

HB 1178 allows vehicle owners in New Hampshire to install aftermarket tinting on front side windows (left and right of the driver) if the tint permits at least 35% of light to pass through. It also creates a medical exemption, enabling individuals with qualifying health conditions to apply for a waiver permitting darker tint, provided they submit medical certification from a licensed provider and the tint still meets the 35% standard. The commissioner of safety will establish testing procedures and review waiver applications, including consulting a medical review board if needed. The law takes effect January 1, 2027.
Bill status failed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2026
House Passage
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025 Last action Mar 12, 2026
Floor votes · House Mar 12, 2026

How they voted

11884
Passed · 20 other
Total votes 222
Mar 12, 2026
D Democratic107
88 Yea 9 Nay 10
82% Yea
I Independent2
1 Nay 1
50% Nay
R Republican113
30 Yea 74 Nay 9
65% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
7
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Mar 12, 2026
House · Passed
House Vote: pass (118-84-20)
house
Mar 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MF DV 158-187 03/12/2026 HJ 8 P. 72
lower
Mar 4, 2026
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/03/2026 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 10 P. 74
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 9
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors

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