This bill aims to invalidate out-of-state driver's licenses that are specifically issued to undocumented immigrants who cannot prove lawful presence in the United States. It introduces a new paragraph to RSA 263:1, stating that such licenses are invalid in the state and do not authorize the holder to operate a motor vehicle. The bill also outlines that law enforcement officers cannot initiate traffic stops solely based on the suspicion of a violation of this new provision. Additionally, the Department of Safety is tasked with maintaining an updated list of invalid out-of-state licenses on its website, allowing states to request removal from the list if they can demonstrate that their licenses are not exclusively issued to undocumented immigrants.

Furthermore, the bill amends RSA 263:77, I(b)(2) to include a provision that acknowledges the new invalidation of licenses as specified in RSA 263:1, IV. The bill does not project any revenue impact but indicates that there may be indeterminable expenditures related to the enforcement of the new penalties, which could affect the judicial and correctional systems. The act is set to take effect 60 days after its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:1, 263:77, 659:13
As Amended by the Senate: 263:1, 263:77