New Hampshire HB1178: relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.

Sponsors

• Joseph Barton (R, 1) · primary sponsor
• Samuel Farrington (R, 8)
• James Thibault (R, 25)
• Alice Wade (D, 15)

Latest actions

1. March 12, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 204-143 03/12/2026 HJ 8
2. March 12, 2026: Ought to Pass: MF DV 158-187 03/12/2026 HJ 8
3. March 11, 2026: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
4. March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Without Recommendation 03/03/2026 (Vote 10-10; RC) HC 10 P. 74
5. February 18, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
6. February 11, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:20 am GP 234
7. December 1, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 9

Common questions

What is HB1178?

HB1178 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to permissible window tinting on motor vehicles.

What is the status of HB1178?

Failed as of March 12, 2026. Latest action: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA RC 204-143 03/12/2026 HJ 8 (March 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1178?

Joseph Barton (R, 1), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1178?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2474&sy=2026