New Hampshire HB212: allowing a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle fails an emission control test.

Sponsors

• Tony Caplan (D, 8) · primary sponsor
• Peter Bixby (D, 13)
• Nicholas Germana (D, 15)
• Lucius Parshall (D, 8)
• Ellen Read (D, 10)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2026: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1723s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
2. May 5, 2026: Committee Amendment # 2026-1723s, AA, VV; 05/07/2026; SJ 11
3. April 29, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1723s, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 17
4. April 20, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 103, SH, 09:10 am; SC 15
5. January 7, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 78
6. November 18, 2025: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/28/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 51 P. 17
7. November 18, 2025: Executive Session: 10/28/2025 01:00 pm GP 234
8. October 8, 2025: Full Committee Work Session: 10/28/2025 01:00 pm GP 234
9. March 4, 2025: Retained in Committee
10. February 27, 2025: Executive Session: 03/04/2025 10:00 am LOB 203

Common questions

What is HB212?

HB212 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): allowing a 180-day operation waiver when a motor vehicle fails an emission control test.

What is the status of HB212?

Failed as of January 7, 2026. Latest action: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1723s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11 (May 5, 2026).

Who sponsored HB212?

Tony Caplan (D, 8), with 4 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB212?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=0253&sy=2026