relative to exemptions from vessel registration and boat fee decal.
This bill shortens the temporary exemption period for out-of-state vessels from 30 to 10 consecutive days. It requires boats registered in another state or country to obtain New Hampshire vessel registration and pay a fee if they use state waters for more than 10 days. The change directly affects recreational boaters who bring their vessels into New Hampshire from other states for short-term visits. The bill takes effect 60 days after passage.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2025
Last action Mar 5, 2026
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5
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Committee
1
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 29
lower
Dec 1, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 10
lower
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