HB1059 Relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
Relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
No direct financial impact on residents.
Your Community
Balancing law enforcement tools with privacy protections helps maintain public trust while still allowing effective policing.
Your Freedom
Addresses a critical privacy issue by regulating government surveillance of residents' movements, consistent with NH's strong tradition of individual liberty.
Status
Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 88; eff. 05/28/2026
Sponsor
Buzz Scherr (D)
The Short Version
Would regulate the use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) in New Hampshire. These devices scan and store license plates of passing vehicles, raising significant privacy concerns about mass surveillance of drivers.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Privacy-conscious residents
- ▲ Civil liberties advocates
- ▲ All drivers in NH
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Law enforcement agencies using ALPRs for investigations
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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