HB 1059 (2026): relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.

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HB 1059 (2026)

relative to the use of number plate scanning devices.

  • Status: Signed into law
  • Term: 2025-2026
  • House committee: Transportation
  • Senate committee: Transportation
  • Subject: Police
  • Chapter law: 88

The Story

It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 17, 2026, with 79 people signed in online: 74 in support and 5 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on March 3, 2026 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 15–0, to recommend that the House pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 11, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on March 12, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 7, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 5–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On April 16, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on May 14, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on May 28, 2026, making it Chapter 88 of the session laws.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 17, 2026, 10:00 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
  • March 3, 2026, 11:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
  • March 11, 2026: consent calendar, House
  • April 7, 2026, 1:40 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
  • April 16, 2026: consent calendar, Senate

Votes

  • March 11, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
  • April 16, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
  • February 17, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/17/2026 10:00 am GP 234
  • March 3, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
  • March 3, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
  • March 11, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 03/11/2026
  • March 12, 2026: Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation
  • April 7, 2026: Hearing: 04/07/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:40 pm
  • April 16, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/16/2026; Vote 5-0; CC
  • April 16, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/16/2026
  • May 14, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026)
  • May 14, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026
  • May 28, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 05/28/2026; Chapter 88; eff. 05/28/2026

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