Bill > HB594

This bill modifies the legal definition of a "way" in New Hampshire's statutes by removing an alternate definition previously contained in paragraph III of RSA 259:125. The bill narrows the definition to include public highways, streets, roads, alleys, parks, parkways, private ways established by statute, ways maintained by public institutions receiving state funds, ways used for public travel for at least 20 years, and public or private parking lots primarily serving paying customers. Specifically, the bill repeals paragraph III, which apparently contained an additional definition of "way" that is no longer deemed necessary. The change is being proposed at the request of the Department of Justice and will take effect on January 1, 2026. By simplifying the definition, the bill aims to provide greater clarity for legal purposes, particularly in the context of driving after suspension or revocation statutes, as noted in the government's official summary.