This bill mandates that nonresident drivers who establish residency in New Hampshire must notify the Department of Safety within 60 days if they cease to be residents or if their out-of-state driver's license expires or is relinquished. The bill introduces new legal language that requires individuals who have not obtained a New Hampshire driver's license within 60 days of establishing residency to inform the director of their departure from the state. Additionally, the director is tasked with notifying individuals who are more than 30 days past the deadline for obtaining a New Hampshire license, with provisions for extensions granted for good cause.

Furthermore, the bill amends the voter registration process by allowing the voter database to be linked with the Department of Safety to verify records, while ensuring that no voter information is retained for purposes other than verification. It appropriates $40,000 for the biennium ending June 30, 2027, to the Division of Motor Vehicles for necessary technological upgrades to comply with these new requirements. The bill does not provide funding for additional personnel, despite the Department of Safety indicating a need for a new position to manage the increased workload. The act is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:35, 654:45