This bill establishes a new section in the New Hampshire Revised Statutes, specifically RSA 261, to create vanity license plates and decals for amateur radio operators. The new section, 261:89-f, mandates the director of motor vehicles to design vanity plates that clearly identify the vehicle owner as an amateur radio operator, incorporating their Federal Communications Commission (FCC) call sign. If the call sign is not displayed, operators can opt for a standard plate featuring a lightning bolt symbol. The bill also stipulates that there will be no duplication of numbers for these plates and that a list of plate holders will be shared with the New Hampshire Department of Safety for emergency management purposes.

Additionally, the bill clarifies that the issuance of these vanity plates does not grant any special privileges, such as the use of emergency lights or exemptions from traffic laws, unless directed by authorized public safety personnel. The act is set to take effect on January 1, 2027. The bill introduces new legal language while maintaining the privacy of the data collected, as indicated by the reference to RSA 260:14-a.