New Hampshire 2026 Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HB 1483 — creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.

Last action — Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 171; eff.01/01/2027

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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 December 05, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kelly Ayotte (Republican) on June 24, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

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Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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In plain language

The bill creates a special motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.

This legislation establishes a new type of license plate specifically designed for amateur radio operators. It allows these operators to display their interest on their vehicles.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are an amateur radio operator, you can now showcase your passion through a specialized license plate.

Summary

creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

21 added · 46 removed

Plain-language change summary

The new version of HB 1483 establishes a section for vanity license plates specifically for amateur radio operators. It allows these operators to either display their FCC call sign on the plate or use a standard plate with a lightning bolt symbol if they can't display the call sign. Additionally, the bill ensures that a list of license plate holders will be shared with state safety departments for emergency management purposes, while also clarifying that having these plates does not grant any special privileges, like using emergency lights. These changes are important as they recognize the role of amateur radio operators in public safety while maintaining clear regulations around their use.

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HB 1483-FN - VERSION ADOPTED BY BOTH BODIES 5Feb2026...
CHAPTER 171 HB 1483-FN - FINAL VERSION 5Feb2026...
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The director of motor vehicles is directed to solicit designs for a vanity plate clearly identifying the owner of the vehicle to be an amateur radio operator and including the call sign of said operator who shall present Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification as a licensed radio operator upon application.
The director of motor vehicles is directed to solicit designs for a vanity plate clearly identifying the owner of the vehicle to be an amateur radio operator and including the call sign of said operator, who shall present Federal Communications Commission (FCC) certification as a licensed radio operator upon application.
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171:2 Effective Date.
LBA 26-2716 04/06/2026 HB 1483-FN- FISCAL NOTE AS AMENDED BY THE HOUSE (AMENDMENT #2026-0960h) AN ACT creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.
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FISCAL IMPACT:
June 19, 2026 Effective Date:
This bill does not provide funding.
January 01, 2027
Estimated State Impact FY 2026 FY 2027 FY 2028 FY 2029 Revenue $0 Indeterminable Revenue Fund(s) General Fund Expenditures* $0 $25,000 $0 $0 Restricted - Highway Fund Cost of Collections - Per the state constitution, costs associated with the collection/administration of highway fund revenue Funding Source(s) by the Department of Safety is deducted prior to funds being credited as unrestricted highway fund revenue Appropriations* $0 $0 $0 $0 Funding Source(s) None *Expenditure = Cost of bill *Appropriation = Authorized funding to cover cost of bill METHODOLOGY:
This bill authorizes the creation of vanity license plates and decals that identify amateur radio operators by their Federal Communications Commission (FCC) call signs or a lightning bolt symbol.
The Department of Safety states this would require system programming changes to accommodate the new plate types and the associated eligibility verification process, at an estimated one-time cost of approximately $25,000.
Vanity plates are produced on-demand, and the cost of plate production, materials, and distribution is covered by existing vanity and plate fees.
To the extent this bill would generate additional vanity plate sales, there would be an increase in state revenue.
Demand for such plates cannot be estimated and therefore this bill's impact on state revenue is indeterminable.
AGENCIES CONTACTED:
Department of Safety
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 171; eff.01/01/2027

  2. Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 HJ 15

  3. Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026); SJ 14

  4. Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; SJ 11

  5. Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 5-0; CC; SC 17

  6. Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:20 pm; SC 15

  7. Introduced 03/26/2026 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 7

  8. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0960h: MA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 18

  9. Amendment # 2026-0960h: AA VV 03/26/2026 HJ 9 P. 18

  10. Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate

  11. Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0960h 03/17/2026 (Vote 19-5; RC)

  12. Executive Session: 03/17/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  13. Division II Work Session: 03/06/2026 10:00 am GP 230

  14. Referred to Finance 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 23

  15. Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-0163h: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 22

  16. Amendment # 2026-0163h: AA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 22

  17. Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-0163h 01/20/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 5 P. 18

  18. Executive Session: 01/20/2026 02:45 pm GP 234

  19. Public Hearing: 01/13/2026 10:20 am GP 234

  20. Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 22

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 414 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (414)

414 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1483 do?
creating a motor vehicle license plate for amateur radio operators.
Who sponsors HB 1483?
HB 1483 is sponsored by Jordan Ulery (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1483?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced December 05, 2025. Enacted.
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