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HB 133 · 2026 · House · Transportation Committee

New resident driver's license transfer rules

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modifying the new resident drivers' license transfer requirements, specifying when the division of motor vehicles shall send violation notices, and appropriating funds to the division for technological upgrades required for legal compliance.

Requires new residents to notify the department of safety if they cease New Hampshire residency within 60 days or their out-of-state license expires or is relinquished, specifies when the division of motor vehicles must send violation notices, and appropriates funds for technological upgrades.AI-generated

Status

Killed in the House — Inexpedient to Legislate · January 7, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Governor
  5. Law

Analysis

This bill would require nonresident drivers who establish residency in New Hampshire to notify the department of safety if they then cease to become residents within 60 days, or if their out of state driver's license expires or is relinquished. This bill also specifies when the division of motor vehicles shall send violation notices, and appropriates funds to the division for technological upgrades required for legal compliance

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

gc.nh.gov · the authoritative source

Sponsors

Rep. Andrew ProutRPrime
  • Rep. Kimberly RiceRVice Chair· Children and Family Law
  • Rep. Mike DragoRMajority Whip
  • Sen. Howard PearlRChair· Executive Departments and Administration
  • Sen. Victoria SullivanRVice Chair· Education

Also: Rep. Aidan AnkarbergI, Rep. Brian SeaworthR, Rep. Donald SelbyR, Rep. Katherine Prudhomme-O'BrienR, Rep. Kelley PotenzaR, Rep. Kevin VervilleR, Rep. Len TurcotteR, Sen. Tim McGoughR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-01-2110:00 amHouse TransportationLOB 203Public hearing
  • 2025-01-281:30 pmHouse TransportationLOB 203Public hearing
  • 2025-02-1910:30 amHouse Finance - Division IILOB 209Public hearing
  • 2025-03-171:15 pmHouse FinanceLOB 210-211Public hearing
  • 2025-03-211:00 pmHouse Finance - Division IILOB 209Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-10-1610:00 amHouse Finance - Division IIGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-10-3010:00 amHouse FinanceGP 230Public hearingrescheduled

Legislative history

  1. Jan 8, 2025HouseIntroduced 01/08/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 2 P. 7
  2. Jan 21, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 01/21/2025 01:00 pm LOB 203
  3. Jan 28, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 01/28/2025 01:30 pm LOB 203
  4. Jan 28, 2025HouseMajority : Ought to Pass 01/28/2025 (Vote 9-7; RC) HC 10 P. 13
  5. Jan 29, 2025HouseMinority : Inexpedient to Legislate
  6. Feb 6, 2025HouseOught to Pass: MA RC 206-147 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 45
  7. Feb 6, 2025HouseReferred to Finance 02/06/2025 HJ 4 P. 47
  8. Feb 19, 2025HouseDivision II Work Session: 02/19/2025 10:30 am LOB 209
  9. Mar 17, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/17/2025 01:15 pm LOB 210-211
  10. Mar 21, 2025HouseDivision II Work Session: 03/21/2025 01:00 pm LOB 209
  11. Mar 28, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  12. Oct 16, 2025HouseDivision II Work Session: 10/16/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  13. Oct 30, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 10/30/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  14. Oct 30, 2025HouseCommittee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 10/30/2025 (Vote 25-0; CC) HC 51 P. 10
  15. Jan 7, 2026HouseInexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 01/07/2026 HJ 1 P. 70

Coverage

No reporting linked yet.

Documents (PDF)

  • Introducedversion

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