This bill amends existing laws regarding electronic credentials by clarifying that individuals are not required to obtain, create, maintain, or display such credentials. Specifically, it adds a new paragraph to RSA 263-A:5 stating that nothing in the chapter shall compel a person to obtain an electronic credential. Additionally, the bill introduces a new paragraph to RSA 263-A:3, which specifies that no business is obligated to accept electronic credentials.

The changes aim to ensure that the establishment of electronic credentials by the division of motor vehicles does not impose mandatory requirements on individuals or businesses. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, with an effective date of August 18, 2026.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263-A:5, 263-A:3
Version adopted by both bodies: 263-A:5, 263-A:3
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION: 263-A:5, 263-A:3
HB1698 text: 263-A:5, 263-A:3