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HB 1190 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Temporary licenses and fleet registration rules

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(New Title) enabling the division of motor vehicles to create a temporary traditional driver's license for youth operators about to turn 21 and relative to fleet vehicle registration requirements.

Allows the division of motor vehicles to issue a temporary driver's license for youth operators whose license is about to expire and revises registration requirements and fees for fleet vehicles.AI-generated

Status

Signed into law · May 19, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✓Senate
  4. ✓Governor
  5. ✓Law

Analysis

This bill: I. Allows the division of motor vehicles to create a temporary traditional driver's license for youth operators whose youth operator license will expire in 30 days or less. II. Revises registration requirements and associated fees for fleet vehicles.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

In the bill's words

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“Notwithstanding paragraphs I and II, the director may issue temporary licenses to youth operators who are transitioning pursuant to RSA 263:14 to operators' licenses, up to 30 days prior to their twenty-first birthday, provided that the physical license is delivered only on or after their twenty-first birthday.”
Section 74:1
“Fees for Registration Permits. ? Amend RSA 261:153 by inserting after paragraph III the following new paragraph: ? III-a. ?If a vehicle is to be registered in accordance with RSA 261:40-b, the following shall apply:”
Section 74:3
“This temporary license shall be valid for driving purposes only until the new license is issued, and it shall remain valid for up to 60 days after the expiration of the youth operator's license.? For all online renewals, a transaction receipt issued upon renewal through the division of motor vehicles website, when accompanied by the existing driver’s license, shall serve as the temporary license and proof of renewal.”
Section 74:1

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Daniel VeilleuxDPrimeDeputy Ranking Member· Transportation
  • Rep. Karel CrawfordRClerk· Transportation
  • Rep. Peter PetrignoDRanking Member· Children and Family Law

Also: Rep. Charles FooteR, Rep. Stephanie GrundD, Rep. Catherine RombeauD, Rep. Buzz ScherrD, Sen. Donovan FentonD, Sen. Pat LongD, Sen. David WattersD

Public testimony

4 signed in online · 1 wrote testimony

100% support0% oppose0% neutral

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“I support HB1190 because this bipartisan fix to a practice loophole is needed and beyond past due.”
— Mary Hakken-Phillips, Hanoversupports

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Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Votes

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Starting text: Bill as introduced

Hearings and debates

  • Jan 13, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation1:40:58–1:48:527m 54slocated in the stream transcriptPublic Hearing
  • Jan 20, 2026Public hearingHouse Transportation5:14:23–5:18:153m 52slocated in the stream transcriptCommittee Report: Ought to Pass; Executive Session
  • Feb 5, 2026Floor debateHouse floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamOught to Pass — adopted, voice vote; Referred to Finance; Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f)
  • Feb 17, 2026Public hearingSenate Transportation2:48–3:551m 7slocated in the stream transcriptHearing
  • Mar 5, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamCommittee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0792s; Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0792s — adopted, voice vote; Committee Amendment # 2026-0792s — adopted, voice vote
  • Apr 9, 2026Floor debateHouse floor1:28:56–1:30:011m 5slocated in the stream transcriptHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0792s (Rep. T. Walsh) — adopted, voice vote
  • May 7, 2026Floor debateSenate floorWatchnot located in the transcript — opens the full streamEnrolled Adopted — voice vote

Timestamps locate where this bill is taken up in the chamber's YouTube stream.

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 10
  2. Jan 13, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 01/13/2026 11:20 am GP 234
  3. Jan 20, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 01/20/2026 02:45 pm GP 234
  4. Jan 20, 2026House: Ought to Pass 01/20/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 5 P. 18
  5. Feb 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 21
  6. Feb 5, 2026HouseReferred to Finance 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 23
  7. Feb 5, 2026HouseReferral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 56
  8. Feb 5, 2026SenIntroduced 02/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 4
  9. Feb 17, 2026SenHearing: 02/17/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:00 pm; SC 6
  10. Mar 5, 2026Sen: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0792s, 03/05/2026; Vote 3-0; CC; SC 8
  11. Mar 5, 2026SenCommittee Amendment # 2026-0792s, AA, VV; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  12. Mar 5, 2026SenOught to Pass with Amendment #2026-0792s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/05/2026; SJ 5
  13. Apr 9, 2026HouseHouse Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-0792s (Rep. T. Walsh): MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 11
  14. May 7, 2026SenEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/07/2026); SJ 12
  15. May 7, 2026HouseEnrolled (in recess of) 05/07/2026 HJ 12 P. 39
  16. May 18, 2026HouseSigned by Governor Ayotte 05/18/2026; Chapter 74; eff. I. Sec 1 eff 7/1/2026 II. Rem eff 5/18/2026

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Documents (PDF)

Bill text & amendments link direct to gc.nh.gov; committee reports stream from the state record.