This bill mandates that nonresident drivers who establish residency in New Hampshire must notify the Department of Safety within 60 days if they cease to be residents or if their out-of-state driver's license expires or is relinquished. The bill introduces new legal language that requires individuals who have not obtained a New Hampshire driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency to inform the director of their departure from the state. Additionally, it stipulates that the director must notify individuals who are more than 30 days past the deadline for obtaining a New Hampshire license, with notifications sent to both in-state and out-of-state addresses if available. The director may grant extensions for good cause.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the sharing of information between the voter registration database and the Department of Safety to ensure the accuracy of voter records. It appropriates $40,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to the Division of Motor Vehicles for necessary technological upgrades to comply with these new requirements. The bill does not authorize new positions but indicates that additional staffing may be needed to implement these changes effectively. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:35, 654:45