New HampshireSB1432025-2026 Regular SessionSenateWALLET

SB143

Sponsored By: Suzanne M. Prentiss (Democratic)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

7 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 3 costs, 2 mixed.

Out-of-state completion with NH checks

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, if you live out of state, you may complete screening, evaluation, treatment, and education in your home state. You must register with a New Hampshire IDCMP. The NH IDCMP must verify your providers are state‑approved, your education matches NH rules or has a waiver, you finished all requirements within the last 5 years, you have no later impaired driving convictions, and you are eligible to restore in your home state. The NH IDCMP then reports your eligibility to the DMV.

Redo if delayed or reoffend

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, if you finished IDCMP steps and were eligible for restoration more than 5 years before you apply, you must complete a new screening or evaluation and retake the education course. If clinically needed, the IDCMP can set a new service plan. You must pay related fees, but the state fee does not apply. This redo rule does not apply to people who fully completed the multiple offender program before Jan 1, 2013. If you get a later impaired driving conviction after finishing IDCMP, you must be re‑screened or re‑evaluated and retake the education program before restoration.

Stricter steps to restore licenses

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, you must finish a DHHS‑approved impaired driver education course before the DMV restores your license. Your course completion must be within the last 5 years. You must complete alcohol and drug screening, and if screening shows a likely substance use disorder, complete an evaluation and follow the IDCMP service plan. You must also pay all program fees. Courses in New Hampshire must include at least 20 hours of evidence‑based instruction. If you live out of state, your state’s course rules apply.

Tougher rules for under-21 and child-passenger

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, if you offended while under 21 and face at least a one‑year revocation, you must schedule a substance use evaluation within 30 days of conviction or release and finish it within 60 days of release. You must follow the IDCMP service plan and complete DHHS‑approved education before restoration. If you drove impaired with a passenger under 16, you must complete an IDCMP screening within 14 days of conviction, then schedule and complete any needed evaluation on the same 30‑/60‑day timeline, follow the service plan, and finish education before restoration. For boating while intoxicated with a passenger under 16, you may not operate a boat until you complete the evaluation, follow the plan, and finish education; violating this is a misdemeanor.

Program fees, waivers, and paperwork

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, IDCMP clients must pay program fees, including amounts that support DHHS monitoring and administration. If you cannot pay, you may use publicly funded programs. DHHS may allow payment plans or fee waivers for people who meet poverty guidelines. When asked, you must provide an original certified copy of your driving record and pay the cost to get it.

Treatment choice and faster sign-off

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, if an IDCMP is also a DHHS‑approved treatment provider, you may choose to get your treatment there. The IDCMP must give you a printed list of other approved providers and get a signed waiver showing you know your right to choose. IDCMPs must determine when you have finished all requirements and paid fees, then notify you, the DMV, and the court.

State rules for IDCMP programs

Beginning Jan 1, 2026, DHHS sets rules for IDCMPs. The rules cover program approval, verification forms, where programs can operate, records and reports, fee schedules including per‑client monitoring fees, certification and site reviews, and compliance.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate

Cosponsors

Cindy Rosenwald
Democratic • Senate
David H. Watters
Democratic • Senate
Debra Altschiller
Democratic • Senate
Denise Ricciardi
Republican • Senate
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
George E Sykes
Democratic • House
Mark L Proulx
Republican • House
Pat Long
Democratic • Senate
Rebecca Perkins Kwoka
Democratic • Senate
Tara Reardon
Democratic • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0235; Effective 07/15/2025
7/22/2025Senate
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 59
7/7/2025House
Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18
7/3/2025Senate
Ought to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 11
6/5/2025House
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 04/23/2025 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 27 P. 9
5/15/2025House
==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 04/25/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
4/14/2025House
==RECESSED== Executive Session: 04/23/2025 11:00 am LOB 202-204
4/14/2025House
Public Hearing: 04/11/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204
4/1/2025House
Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 11 P. 111
3/28/2025House
Ought to Pass with Amendment #2025-0739s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
3/13/2025Senate
Committee Amendment # 2025-0739s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7
3/13/2025Senate
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0739s, 03/13/2025; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 12
3/7/2025Senate
Hearing: 03/04/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:20 pm, on proposed amendment # 2025-0137ss; SC 11
2/26/2025Senate
Hearing: 01/28/2025, Room 100, SH, 01:45 pm; SC 7
1/23/2025Senate
Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 3
1/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

Enrolled
7/3/2025
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Introduced
1/22/2025
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CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
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Version adopted by both bodies
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