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NH HB321
NH HB321Requiring the division of motor vehicles to extend a fine payment period for certain motor vehicle violations from 30 days to 90 days if the driver requests the extension.
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Introduced
01/08/2025
01/08/2025
In Committee
10/29/2025
10/29/2025
Crossed Over
03/24/2025
03/24/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This bill allows drivers who plead guilty or nolo contendere to a driving violation on a summons, in lieu of appearing in court, to request an extension of the payment period from 30 days to 90 days from the division of motor vehicles, and request a second extension for 90 days if they cannot make the payment in the first 90 days.
AI Summary
This bill allows drivers who plead guilty or nolo contendere (meaning they do not admit guilt but accept the penalty) to certain motor vehicle violations, either by mail or online, to request an initial extension of their fine payment period from the standard 30 days to 90 days from the date of the summons, provided they have no outstanding motor vehicle violations or unpaid fines. If a driver has outstanding violations or fines, the initial payment period remains 30 days. Furthermore, individuals who are eligible for the 90-day payment period can request a second 90-day extension if they are still unable to make the payment within the first 90 days, with the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) required to grant this second extension. The DMV will also adopt rules to govern how these extensions can be requested and granted.
Committee Categories
Justice, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (8)
Dan Veilleux (D)*,
Matthew Coker (R),
Karel Crawford (R),
Patrick Long (D),
Carol McGuire (R),
Peter Petrigno (D),
Catherine Rombeau (D),
Laura Telerski (D),
Last Action
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1 (on 01/07/2026)
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