increasing fines for using a hand-held mobile electronic device while driving a motor vehicle.
Sponsored By: Donovan Fenton (Democratic)
Signed by Governor
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Higher fines for drivers using hand-held devices
Beginning January 1, 2027, New Hampshire raises fines for using a hand-held mobile electronic device while driving. The first-offense fine is $250, or $500 if the violation contributes to a crash. A second offense within 24 months of the first costs $500, or $750 if it contributes to a crash. A third or later offense within 24 months of the first costs $750 and carries license suspension up to 30 days. If that violation contributes to a crash, the fine is $1,000 and the suspension is 60 days. The fiscal note also identifies an added penalty assessment of $2 or 24% of each fine, whichever is greater.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Donovan Fenton
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Bill M. Gannon
Republican • Senate
Denise Ricciardi
Republican • Senate
Karel A. Crawford
Republican • House
Mark McConkey
Republican • Senate
Nancy A Murphy
Democratic • House
Regina Birdsell
Republican • Senate
Suzanne M. Prentiss
Democratic • Senate
Ted Gorski
Republican • House
Terry W Roy
Republican • House
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
Actions Timeline
Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 114; Effective 01/01/2027
5/29/2026SenateEnrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13 P. 147
5/18/2026HouseEnrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
5/18/2026SenateOught to Pass: MA DV 232-123 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 21
4/9/2026HouseLay SB649 on Table (Rep. Scherr): MF DV 168-186 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 20
4/9/2026HouseRemoved from Consent (Reps. Alexander Jr., Tom Mannion, McFarlane, Barton, D. Kelley, DeVito, Reinfurt, Granger, Thibault, Giasson) 04/03/2026 HJ 10 P. 11
4/3/2026HouseCommittee Report: Ought to Pass 03/20/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC)
4/1/2026HouseExecutive Session: 03/20/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
3/20/2026HousePublic Hearing: 03/18/2026 03:00 pm GP 159
3/10/2026HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 127
2/26/2026HouseOught to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2
1/29/2026SenateCommittee Report: Ought to Pass, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3
1/15/2026SenateHearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 02:00 pm; SC 46
12/9/2025SenateIntroduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1
11/25/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled
5/18/2026
Introduced
11/25/2025
CHAPTERED FINAL VERSION
Version adopted by both bodies
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