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New HampshireSB1512025-2026 Regular SessionSenate

SB151

Sponsored By: Daryl Abbas (Republican)

Became Law

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

Higher fines for abusing disabled parking

Beginning January 1, 2026, parking in a space reserved for people with walking disabilities without a valid plate or placard costs at least $500 plus a penalty assessment. If law enforcement receives testimony as allowed by the law, the agency fines at least $500 plus a penalty assessment. Parking in or blocking an access aisle is $100 for a first offense and $200 for later offenses. A conviction under these parking rules carries at least a $500 fine plus a penalty assessment.

Stronger ID and display rules for placards

Beginning January 1, 2026, your hanging disability placard must show your driver’s license or ID number and a matching photo. You must carry that license or ID when you use the placard. You must hang the placard so it can be seen from the front and rear, or place it on the dashboard if there is no rearview mirror. If you do not display it as required, the fine is $100 plus a penalty assessment.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Daryl Abbas

    Republican • Senate

Cosponsors

  • Bill M. Gannon

    Republican • Senate

  • Daniel E. Innis

    Republican • Senate

  • David Rochefort

    Republican • Senate

  • Jeffrey Tenczar

    Republican • House

  • Kevin A. Avard

    Republican • Senate

  • Timothy Lang

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. Signed by the Governor on 07/15/2025; Chapter 0238; Effective 01/01/2026

    7/22/2025Senate

  2. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/26/2025); SJ 18

    7/8/2025Senate

  3. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/26/2025 HJ 18 P. 60

    7/8/2025House

  4. Sen. Ricciardi Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, MA, VV; 06/12/2025; SJ 16

    6/12/2025Senate

  5. Ought to Pass: MA VV 06/05/2025 HJ 16 P. 11

    6/5/2025House

  6. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 05/23/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 27 P. 9

    5/28/2025House

  7. Executive Session: 05/23/2025 01:00 pm LOB 202-204

    5/14/2025House

  8. Public Hearing: 05/23/2025 10:00 am LOB 202-204

    5/14/2025House

  9. Referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 14

    5/8/2025House

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2025-1799h: MA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 13

    5/8/2025House

  11. Amendment # 2025-1799h: AA VV 05/08/2025 HJ 14 P. 13

    5/8/2025House

  12. Executive Session: 05/01/2025 12:00 pm LOB 203

    5/1/2025House

  13. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-1799h 05/01/2025 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 23 P. 10

    5/1/2025House

  14. ==CANCELLED== Executive Session: 05/06/2025 01:00 pm LOB 203

    4/23/2025House

  15. Public Hearing: 04/22/2025 10:10 am LOB 203

    4/16/2025House

  16. Introduced (in recess of) 03/27/2025 and referred to Transportation HJ 11 P. 111

    3/28/2025House

  17. Ought to Pass with Amendments #2025-0497s and #2025-0913s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 03/13/2025; SJ 6

    3/13/2025Senate

  18. Sen. Gray Floor Amendment # 2025-0913s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

    3/13/2025Senate

  19. Committee Amendment # 2025-0497s, AA, VV; 03/13/2025; SJ 7

    3/13/2025Senate

  20. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0497s, 03/13/2025, Vote 5-0; SC 12

    3/6/2025Senate

  21. Special Order to Next Session, Without Objection; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  22. SB 151 was Removed from the Consent Calendar; 03/06/2025; SJ 6

    3/6/2025Senate

  23. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2025-0497s, 03/06/2025; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 11

    2/20/2025Senate

  24. Hearing: 02/04/2025, Room 101, LOB, 01:15 pm; SC 8

    1/29/2025Senate

  25. Introduced 01/09/2025 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 3

    1/22/2025Senate

Bill Text

  • Enrolled

    7/8/2025

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  • Introduced

    1/22/2025

    PDF

  • CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION

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  • Version adopted by both bodies

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