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HB 1226 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

Restricting fake ID document issuance

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relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.

Limits the authority to manufacture, advertise, sell, or possess fictitious or simulated driver's licenses to U.S. citizens performing official duties under state or federal law.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the Senate — Inexpedient to Legislate · May 5, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✓House
  3. ✕Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill removes the ability of the director of the division of motor vehicles to manufacture, advertise for sale, sell, or possess any fictitious, facsimile or simulated license to drive a motor vehicle.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Barbara ComtoisRPrime
  • Rep. Shane SiroisRClerk· Legislative Administration

Also: Rep. Glenn BaileyR, Rep. Mike BelcherR, Rep. Susan DeRoyR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Len TurcotteR, Rep. Kevin VervilleR

Public testimony

3 signed in online

33% support67% oppose0% neutral

Read the testimony · as of Aug 12, 2026

Hearings

  • 2026-02-1710:00 amHouse TransportationGP 234Public hearing
  • 2026-04-141:00 pmSenate TransportationSH 122-123Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 11
  2. Feb 17, 2026HousePublic Hearing: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  3. Feb 17, 2026HouseExecutive Session: 02/17/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  4. Feb 17, 2026House: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0759h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 9 P. 29
  5. Mar 5, 2026HouseAmendment # 2026-0759h: AA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 39
  6. Mar 5, 2026HouseOught to Pass with Amendment 2026-0759h: MA VV 03/05/2026 HJ 6 P. 39
  7. Mar 5, 2026SenIntroduced 03/05/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 6
  8. Apr 14, 2026SenHearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 14
  9. May 7, 2026Sen: Inexpedient to Legislate; Vote 5-0; CC; 05/07/2026; SC 17
  10. May 7, 2026SenInexpedient to Legislate, MA, VV === BILL KILLED ===; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

Coverage

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Documents (PDF)

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