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NH HB1226

NH HB1226
Relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.


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Introduced
12/01/2025
In Committee
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill removes the ability of the director of the division of motor vehicles to manufacture, advertise for sale, sell, or possess any fictitious, facsimile or simulated license to drive a motor vehicle.

AI Summary

This bill modifies existing law regarding driver's licenses by removing the phrase "unless specifically authorized by the director" from a statute about manufacturing, advertising, selling, or possessing fictitious, facsimile, or simulated driver's licenses. By eliminating this authorization language, the bill effectively prohibits any individual from creating or possessing fake driver's licenses under any circumstances, regardless of whether the director of the division of motor vehicles might previously have granted specific permission. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, which means that after that period, anyone manufacturing or possessing a simulated or fictitious driver's license would be in violation of the law. This change appears designed to strengthen protections against identity fraud and document forgery by creating a blanket prohibition on fake driver's licenses.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (8)

Last Action

Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0759h 02/17/2026 (Vote 15-0; Consent Calendar) (on 02/20/2026)

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