HB439 Relative to non-driving related violations and driver's license suspension.
Relative to non-driving related violations and driver's license suspension.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Mixed
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Prevents people from losing their ability to drive to work over non-driving violations, protecting their income.
Your Community
Keeps people employed and contributing to the economy rather than trapped in cycles of poverty from license loss.
Your Freedom
Stops the government from using driving privileges as punishment for offenses that have nothing to do with driving safety.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 01/07/2026 House Journal 1 P. 79
Sponsor
Daniel Veilleux (D)
The Short Version
Would have ended the practice of suspending driver's licenses for violations unrelated to driving, such as unpaid fines or drug offenses. License suspensions for non-driving offenses disproportionately harm low-income residents.
Who's Behind This Bill?
Who Benefits
- ▲ Low-income residents
- ▲ People with unpaid fines
- ▲ Workers who need to drive
Who Pays the Price
- ▼ State revenue from reinstatement fees may decline
Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.
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