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NH SB41

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/28/2025

Primary Sponsor

Regina Birdsell

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a separate, enhanced penalty category for driving 100 mph or greater, removing it from the general reckless driving statute where it previously appeared.

  • First offense for driving 100+ mph carries a minimum $750 fine plus penalty assessment and 90-day license revocation, up from the previous $500 fine and 60-day revocation.

  • Subsequent offenses for driving 100+ mph carry a minimum $1,000 fine plus penalty assessment and 90 days to one year license revocation.

  • General reckless driving penalties (not involving 100+ mph speeds) remain at $500 minimum for first offense and $750 for subsequent offenses, with 60-day to one-year revocations.

  • Effective date is January 1, 2026, and the bill was requested by the Department of Safety.

Legislative Description

Changing the reckless driving minimum penalties.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice and Public Safety3/28/2025
Judiciary1/9/2025

Full Bill Text

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