HB 1127 New Hampshire House · 2024 Regular Session

relative to the revocation and suspension of drivers' licenses and to invalidating out-of-state driver's licenses issued to undocumented immigrants.

This bill strengthens New Hampshire's driver's license revocation and suspension laws by clarifying procedures for habitual offenders and those who fail to comply with court orders. It updates administrative rules to ensure immediate notice of suspensions and requires the surrender of out-of-state licenses for undocumented immigrants, while also mandating that suspension orders be sent to other states and the driver's home jurisdiction. The legislation introduces stricter penalties for driving while a license is suspended, including mandatory jail time and fines for certain serious offenses, and elevates driving after suspension to a felony if it results in a fatal or serious injury collision. These changes aim to enforce existing laws more consistently and increase consequences for repeat offenders and those operating vehicles without valid privileges.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Jun 2024
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
May 2024
Signed into Law
Aug 2024
Introduced Nov 28, 2023 Signed Aug 7, 2024
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Total actions
27
Key actions
11
Committee
10
Amendments
2
Aug 7, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Sununu 08/02/2024; Chapter 328; eff. 01/01/2025 HJ 16
lower
Jun 13, 2024
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Report 2024-2284c: Adopted, VV 06/13/2024 HJ 16 P. 27
lower
Jun 12, 2024
Upper · Passed
Conference Committee Report # 2024-2284c, Adopted, VV; 06/13/2024; SJ 17
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Upper · Passed
Conference Committee Report Filed, # 2024-2284c; 06/13/2024
upper
Jun 6, 2024
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Meeting: 06/06/2024 09:00 am LOB 203
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
Conference Committee Meeting: 06/04/2024 02:00 pm LOB 203
lower
May 30, 2024
Upper · Passed
Sen. Carson Accedes to House Request for Committee of Conference, MA, VV; 05/30/2024; SJ 16
upper
May 29, 2024
Introduced
House Non-Concurs with Senate Amendment 2024-2116s and Requests CofC (Reps. T. Walsh, Sykes, Coker, Gorski): MA VV 05/29/2024 HJ 14 P. 179
lower
May 23, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2024-2116s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/23/2024; SJ 15
upper
May 23, 2024
Introduced
Sen. Gannon Floor Amendment # 2024-2116s, AA, VV; 05/23/2024; SJ 15
upper
May 15, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/22/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 20
upper
Feb 26, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 02/21/2024 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 6
upper
Feb 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/08/2024 HJ 4 P. 13
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/30/2024 (Vote 19-0; CC)
lower
Nov 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Photo of Erica Layon
Erica Layon
RRepublican
NH
Rockingham 13