This bill amends the impaired driver care management program (IDCMP) by removing 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. It introduces new stipulations for clients who have not completed the IDCMP requirements for over five years, requiring them to undergo a new screening and retake the impaired driver education program. Additionally, if a client is convicted of a subsequent impaired driving charge after completing all IDCMP requirements, they will be subject to the new screening and education program requirements. The bill also establishes that the impaired driver education program must consist of a minimum of 20 hours of evidence-based educational curriculum and modifies the compliance verification process, eliminating the need for the IDCMP to confirm compliance with the service plan.

Furthermore, the bill allows out-of-state residents to register with the New Hampshire IDCMP either before or upon completion of their state's requirements, ensuring that services are provided by approved individuals and programs. It specifies that individuals whose licenses have been revoked or suspended must complete a department-approved impaired driver education program within the past five years, along with other requirements such as screenings and evaluations for substance use disorders. The previous language that did not specify a timeframe for completing the education program has been updated to include this five-year requirement. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 265-A:18, 265-A:19, 265-A:39, 265-A:40, 265-A:42