equalizing the fines for operating an OHRV with a driver's license suspended and operating a snowmobile with a driver's license suspended.
This bill updates the fine amounts for driving off-road vehicles and snowmobiles with a suspended or revoked license. It sets a minimum penalty of $250 for a first offense and $500 for repeat offenses, while also classifying a second or later violation as a misdemeanor if the person has prior convictions within the last seven years. The changes apply to both types of vehicles and take effect on January 1, 2025.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2023
Committee Review
Apr 2024
House Passage
Feb 2024
Senate Passage
Apr 2024
Signed into Law
Jun 2024
Introduced Nov 28, 2023
Signed Jun 20, 2024
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Total actions
14
Key actions
5
Committee
5
Jun 20, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by Governor Sununu 06/14/2024; Chapter 62; eff. 1/1/2025 HJ 16
lower
Apr 26, 2024
Upper · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/02/2024; SJ 11
upper
Apr 17, 2024
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/02/2024; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17
upper
Feb 16, 2024
Introduced
Introduced 02/15/2024 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5
upper
Feb 8, 2024
Committee
Referral Waived by Committee Chair per House Rule 47(f) 02/08/2024 HJ 4 P. 45
lower
Feb 8, 2024
Lower · Passed
Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/08/2024 HJ 4 P. 45
lower
Feb 1, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass 01/30/2024 (Vote 16-3; RC)
lower
Nov 28, 2023
Introduced
Introduced 01/03/2024 and referred to Transportation
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Eamon Kelley
DDemocratic
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