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NH HB414

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/10/2025

Primary Sponsor

Ellen Read

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Division of Motor Vehicles from suspending, revoking, or refusing to renew a driver's license based on unpaid vehicle towing or storage fees owed to private entities

  • Requires automatic reinstatement within 30 days for anyone whose license was previously suspended due to unpaid towing or storage fees, with no reinstatement fee required

  • Restricts courts from suspending licenses for causes prohibited under RSA 263 and requires drivers receive reasonable notice of potential license suspension before any hearing

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

  • Fiscal impact estimated at less than $10,000 per year from FY 2025 through FY 2028

Legislative Description

Prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.

Last Action

Lay HB414 on Table (Rep. T. Walsh): Motion Adopted DV 175-150 01/08/2026 House Journal 2

1/8/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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