New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 1059 — relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 88; eff. 05/28/2026

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 12, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 01, 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 70% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 2 sponsors

    1 primary, 1 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Bipartisan support

    Sponsored across 2 parties (1 D · 1 R) — cross-party backing.

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In plain language

This bill regulates the use of number plate scanning devices.

The bill addresses how number plate scanning devices can be used. It sets guidelines for their operation and may establish parameters for data collection and usage.

Summary

relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

11 added · 8 removed

Plain-language change summary

The latest version of Bill HB 1059 removes a scheduled repeal of regulations governing number plate scanning devices that was set to take effect on January 1, 2027. This means that the existing rules will continue to be in place without any interruption. This change is significant because it ensures ongoing oversight and regulation of these scanning devices, which can impact privacy and law enforcement practices. The bill is effective immediately upon passage.

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HB 1059 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES SESSION 26-2515.0 09/08 HOUSE BILL 1059 AN ACT relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
CHAPTER 88 HB 1059 - FINAL VERSION SESSION 26-2515.0 09/08 HOUSE BILL 1059 AN ACT relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
HB 1059 - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 26-2515.0 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
CHAPTER 88 HB 1059 - FINAL VERSION 26-2515.0 09/08 STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Twenty-Six AN ACT relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
1 Repeal.
88:1 Repeal.
2 Effective Date.
88:2 Effective Date.
Approved:
May 28, 2026 Effective Date:
May 28, 2026
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 88; eff. 05/28/2026

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026; SJ 9

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 14

  6. Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:40 pm; SC 13

  7. Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026 HJ 7 P. 57

  9. Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 10 P. 28

  10. Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234

  11. Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 234

  12. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 4

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 413 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (1)

Not signed on (413)

413 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

public-safety technology
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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1059 do?
relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.
Who sponsors HB 1059?
HB 1059 is sponsored by Buzz Scherr (Democrat) and Dan McGuire (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1059?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced November 12, 2025. Enacted.
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