HB1362

Relative to motor vehicle equipment specifications.

Complete·7/16/26

New Hampshire HB1362 establishes minimum brake lining thickness, tire tread depth, and steering and suspension standards for motor vehicles.

New Hampshire HB1362 amends RSA 266 to set new equipment specifications for motor vehicles. It mandates that brake linings must have a minimum thickness of 2/32 of an inch, measured using a calibrated device. The bill also requires each tire to have a minimum tread depth of 2/32 of an inch. Additionally, it prohibits the operation of vehicles with steering linkage free-play exceeding manufacturer specifications, loose wheel bearings, or defective ball joints. These provisions do not apply to commercial motor vehicles, school buses, and mixed-use school buses exceeding 10,000 pounds in weight.

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Calendar

Apr 7

1:20 PM

Transportation Hearing

Mar 3

11:00 AM

Transportation Executive Session

History

Jul 16

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/10/2026; Chapter 302; eff. 7/10/2026

Jul 1

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026

Jun 30

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 15