HB414 Prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.
Prohibiting the division of motor vehicles from suspending a license on the basis of debt owed to a private entity related to the towing or storing of a motor vehicle.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Protects drivers from losing income due to license suspensions over private debts, preventing a downward spiral of poverty.
Your Community
Keeps people employed and off public assistance by not revoking licenses over civil disputes with private towing companies.
Your Freedom
Stops the government from using license suspension as a debt collection tool for private businesses, protecting individual liberty.
Status
Died on Table, Session ended 08/19/2026 House Journal 16
Sponsor
Ellen Read (D)
The Short Version
Prevents the state from suspending driver's licenses over unpaid towing or storage debts owed to private companies. This protects low-income drivers from losing their ability to work over civil debts they may be disputing.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Low-income drivers
- ▲ People whose cars were towed
- ▲ Workers who depend on driving to get to jobs
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ Towing companies that use license suspension threats to collect debts
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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