New Hampshire HB1041: relative to permitting motor vehicle manufacturers to operate dealerships in market areas also served by franchise dealers.

Sponsors

• Samuel Farrington (R, 8) · primary sponsor
• Matt Drew (R, 19)
• Henry Giasson (R, 29)
• Michael Granger (R, 2)
• Donald McFarlane (R, 18)
• Yury Polozov (R, 10)
• Julius Soti (R, 35)

Latest actions

1. May 12, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12
2. May 11, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
3. April 3, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/09/2026; SJ 8
4. March 25, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/09/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 13
5. March 18, 2026: Hearing: 03/24/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 09:15 am; SC 11
6. March 11, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7
7. March 5, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 5
8. February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 01:00 pm GP 229
9. February 13, 2026: Full Committee Work Session: 02/18/2026 02:00 pm GP 229
10. January 22, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/28/2026 01:15 pm GP 229

Common questions

What is HB1041?

HB1041 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): relative to permitting motor vehicle manufacturers to operate dealerships in market areas also served by franchise dealers.

What is the status of HB1041?

Failed as of March 11, 2026. Latest action: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 (May 12, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1041?

Samuel Farrington (R, 8), with 6 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1041?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=3145&sy=2026