NH HB439

Eliminates driver's license suspension for failure to appear in court or pay fines for non-motor vehicle offenses, limiting suspension authority to moving violations under specific RSA sections (265:79, 265-A:2, 265-A:3, 270:29-b)

Repeals provisions allowing license suspension for defaults in other jurisdictions and certain non-driving related violations under RSA 263:56

Requires courts to provide reasonable notice of potential license suspension before hearings and limits judicial suspension authority to 30 days for offenses under the motor vehicle title

Projected to decrease Highway Fund revenue by approximately $955,000 annually ($477,500 in FY 2026) due to reduced restoration fees collected by the Division of Motor Vehicles

Takes effect January 1, 2026