This bill proposes to amend the current law regarding the display of license plates on motor vehicles by removing the requirement for a front license plate. Specifically, it modifies RSA 261:75, II to state that every vehicle must display a single number plate on the rear, rather than on both the front and rear. The bill also allows the director to establish special rules concerning the location, material, and design of the number plates, while maintaining the requirement for passenger vehicles to display the state motto "Live Free or Die."

The fiscal impact of this bill is significant, as it is estimated to decrease state revenue by approximately $776,000 and reduce expenditures by about $679,000 annually due to the elimination of the front plate requirement. The Department of Safety indicates that around 194,000 vehicles were registered with new plate types in 2024, and the cost of producing a single plate is approximately $3.50. The bill is set to take effect 60 days after its passage, which could lead to reduced financial implications starting in FY 2027.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 261:75
HB1176 text: 261:75