New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 14 R · 7 D cosponsors

SB 469 — allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.

Last action — Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on May 12, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 78% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 22 sponsors

    1 primary, 21 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (14 R · 7 D) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

The bill allows electronic signatures for vehicle ownership transfers to insurers after damages are paid.

This bill permits the director of the division of motor vehicles to implement rules for using electronic signatures. It focuses on simplifying the signature process when transferring vehicle ownership to an insurer after a damage payment.

What this means for you
  • Workers: This means workers involved in processing vehicle ownership transfers may have a more efficient workflow with electronic signatures.

Summary

(New Title) allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

55 added · 54 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amended bill SB 469 now explicitly allows the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt rules for using electronic signatures when transferring vehicle ownership to an insurer after payment of damages. It clarifies that paperwork involved in this process does not need to include notarized signatures, making it easier for people to complete transactions digitally. This change matters because it streamlines the vehicle transfer process, potentially reducing delays and making it more convenient for those involved.

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SB 469 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0097s SESSION 26-2016 09/08 SENATE BILL 469 AN ACT allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
CHAPTER 63 SB 469 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0097s SESSION 26-2016 09/08 SENATE BILL 469 AN ACT allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
SB 469 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 01/29/2026 0097s 26-2016 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
CHAPTER 63 SB 469 - FINAL VERSION 01/29/2026 0097s 26-2016 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
1 Short Title.
63:1 Short Title.
This bill may be known as and cited to as the "DMV e-Signature Act." 2 New Section;
This bill may be known as and cited to as the "DMV e-Signature Act." 63:2 New Section;
3 Administration of Motor Vehicle Laws;
63:3 Administration of Motor Vehicle Laws;
4 Destruction of Vehicles;
63:4 Destruction of Vehicles;
SB 469 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES - Page 2 - II-c.
II-c.
5 Effective Date.
CHAPTER 63 SB 469 - FINAL VERSION - Page 2 - 63:5 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 08, 2026 Effective Date:
July 07, 2026
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Action History

  1. Enrolled (in recess of) 04/23/2026 HJ 11 P. 82

  2. Signed by the Governor on 05/08/2026; Chapter 63; Effective 07/07/2026

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 04/23/2026); SJ 11

  4. Ought to Pass: MA VV 04/09/2026 HJ 10 P. 13

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/18/2026 (Vote 12-0; CC)

  6. Executive Session: 03/18/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  7. Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 10:30 am GP 231

  8. Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Executive Departments and Administration HJ 5 P. 124

  9. Committee Amendment # 2026-0097s, AA, VV; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  10. Ought to Pass with Amendment #2026-0097s, MA, VV; OT3rdg; 01/29/2026; SJ 2

  11. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0097s, 01/29/2026; Vote 4-0; CC; SC 3

  12. Hearing: 01/13/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm; SC 46

  13. Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 1

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1 sponsors · 21 co-sponsors · 393 not signed on

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Co-sponsors (21)

Not signed on (393)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SB 469 do?
(New Title) allowing the director of the division of motor vehicles to adopt administrative rules regarding the use of electronic signatures and relative to signature requirements where ownership of a vehicle is transferred to an insurer after payment of damages.
Who sponsors SB 469?
SB 469 is sponsored by Pat Long (Democrat), Tim McGough (Republican), Mark McConkey (Republican), David Rochefort (Republican), Keith Murphy (Republican), Howard Pearl (Republican), Debra Altschiller (Democrat), Donovan Fenton (Democrat), Timothy Lang (Republican), Denise Ricciardi (Republican), Suzanne Prentiss (Democrat), Cindy Rosenwald (Democrat), Jim Maggiore (Democrat), Daniel Innis (Republican), Bill Gannon (Republican), James Gray (Republican), Michael Moffett (Republican), Kevin Avard (Republican), Regina Birdsell (Republican), Steven D Smith, David Watters (Democrat), and Sharon Carson (Republican).
What is the current status of SB 469?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 21, 2025. Enacted.
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