Rep. Eamon Kelley

Maddy summaryThis bill updates New Hampshire laws regarding off-road vehicles, including a new definition for OHRV clubs and stricter rules for juveniles operating ATVs with passengers. It requires agricultural and industrial utility vehicles to be registered when driven on public roads and mandates a permit and fee for organizing unregistered snowmobile or OHRV events. Additionally, the legislation changes how grant funds for snowmobile trail maintenance are distributed, reserving half of engineering costs for specific projects. These changes take effect on January 1, 2025.

Maddy summaryThis bill updates the fine amounts for driving off-road vehicles and snowmobiles with a suspended or revoked license. It sets a minimum penalty of $250 for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses, while also classifying a second or later violation as a misdemeanor if the person has prior convictions within the last seven years. The changes apply to both types of vehicles and take effect on January 1, 2025.