This bill proposes significant changes to the criteria for driver's license suspension, specifically eliminating suspensions for non-driving related offenses. It amends RSA 263:56-a, I(b) to specify that a driver's license can only be suspended for failing to pay fines related to moving violations as defined under RSA 265:79, RSA 265-A:2, RSA 265-A:3, or RSA 270:29-b. Additionally, it modifies the reinstatement criteria in RSA 263:56-a, III(b) to focus solely on payment of fines or demonstration of financial inability to pay, removing the requirement for a court appearance.

Furthermore, the bill revises RSA 263:57, I to clarify that a justice may suspend a driver's license only under specific conditions, ensuring that the license holder has been given reasonable notice and an opportunity to contest the suspension. It also repeals several existing statutes that allowed for broader authority to suspend or revoke licenses for noncompliance or defaults unrelated to driving offenses. The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 654:34, 654:34-a