This bill revises the impaired driver care management program (IDCMP) and the certification standards for recovery houses in New Hampshire, as requested by the Department of Health and Human Services. Notably, it removes the provision that allowed individuals who completed an impaired driver education program within the past five years to bypass the requirement for program completion before restoring their driver's license. The bill also introduces new requirements for individuals under 21 convicted of driving offenses, mandating a substance use disorder evaluation and adherence to a service plan developed by the IDCMP. Additionally, it stipulates that the impaired driver education program must consist of at least 20 hours of evidence-based curriculum and modifies the process for clients who completed their programming over five years ago, requiring them to undergo a new screening and retake the education program.

Moreover, the bill allows out-of-state residents to obtain necessary screening, evaluation, treatment, and education services in their home state, provided they register with the IDCMP. It mandates that the IDCMP verify completion of license restoration requirements and report eligibility for license restoration in New Hampshire. The certification process for recovery residences is also enhanced, requiring adherence to nationally recognized standards for safety and recovery criteria, with a designated certifying entity overseeing compliance. Key insertions include the registration requirement for out-of-state residents and the emphasis on national standards for recovery residences, while deletions streamline the language and remove outdated references. The act will take effect upon passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265-A:18, 265-A:19, 265-A:39, 265-A:40, 265-A:42
As Amended by the Senate: 265-A:18, 265-A:19, 265-A:39, 265-A:40, 265-A:42, 172-B:2