This bill introduces a new section to RSA 263, specifically section 263:56-h, which prohibits the division of motor vehicles from suspending, revoking, or failing to renew a driver's license due to unpaid towing or storage fees. It mandates that individuals whose licenses have been suspended for such debts must have their licenses reinstated without a reinstatement fee, provided they are otherwise eligible to drive. The division is required to reinstate these licenses within 30 days of the bill's effective date, and individuals whose licenses were not renewed due to outstanding fees will be eligible for renewal without incurring additional fees.

Additionally, the bill amends RSA 263:57, I, changing the jurisdiction from "a district or municipal court" to "the circuit court" and clarifying that a hearing must provide reasonable notice of the possibility of license suspension. The effective date of this act is set for 60 days after its passage. The fiscal impact of the legislation is estimated to be less than $10,000 for each fiscal year from 2025 to 2028, as determined by the Legislative Budget Assistant.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:57