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Committee advances revised vehicle inspection bill that moves to biennial checks for many cars; members adopt multiple technical changes
Summary
After lengthy debate about consumer costs, aging vehicles and onboard diagnostics, the Senate Commerce Committee approved an amended vehicle inspection bill that generally moves many safety and emissions checks to every other year, with implementation details amended by committee members.
The Senate Commerce Committee approved an amended version of House Bill 649, revising New Hampshire’s vehicle inspection statute to reduce inspection frequency for many vehicles and to focus state inspections on core safety and emissions items. The committee’s amendment (2029s as modified) removes onboard diagnostic checks from the state inspection list and clarifies implementation timelines and minor drafting errors.
Senators and witnesses debated the bill at length. Opponents argued annual inspections best protect public safety; proponents…
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