HB 1698 (2026): relative to electronic credentials.
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HB 1698 (2026)
relative to electronic credentials.
- Status: Signed into law
- Term: 2025-2026
- House committee: Transportation
- Senate committee: Transportation
- Subject: Motor Vehicles
- Chapter law: 178
The Story
It was introduced on January 7, 2026 and referred to the House Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 3, 2026, with 6 people signed in online: 5 in support and 1 in opposition. The committee met in executive session on February 10, 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 February 19, 2026 the House voted to pass it on a voice vote. It crossed to the Senate on February 19, 2026 and was referred to the Senate Transportation committee. The committee held a public hearing on April 21, 2026. The committee voted unanimously, 4–0, to recommend that the Senate pass it, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On May 7, 2026 the Senate voted to pass it on a voice vote and ordered it to a third reading. The bill was enrolled on June 4, 2026 — the final check of the text before it goes to the governor. The governor signed it on June 19, 2026, making it Chapter 178 of the session laws.
Sponsors
- Rep. Tom Mannion (R - Hills 1) (prime sponsor)
- Rep. Mike Drago (R - Rock 4)
- Rep. Peter Mehegan (R - Merr 12)
- Rep. Shane Sirois (R - Hills 32)
- Rep. Jeremy Slottje (R - Hills 13)
- Rep. Jonah Wheeler (D - Hills 33)
Hearings and Sessions
- February 3, 2026, 10:40 AM: public hearing, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 10, 2026, 10:00 AM: executive session, House Transportation, GP 234
- February 19, 2026: consent calendar, House
- April 21, 2026, 1:30 PM: hearing, Senate Transportation, SH 122-123
- May 7, 2026: consent calendar, Senate
Votes
- February 19, 2026, House: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
- May 7, 2026, Senate: Ought to Pass — voice vote, passed
The Docket
- January 7, 2026: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation
- February 3, 2026: Public Hearing: 02/03/2026 10:40 am GP 234
- February 10, 2026: Executive Session: 02/10/2026 10:00 am GP 234
- February 10, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 02/10/2026 (Vote 15-0; CC)
- February 19, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA VV 02/19/2026
- February 19, 2026: Introduced 02/19/2026 and Referred to Transportation
- April 21, 2026: Hearing: 04/21/2026, Room 122-123, SH, 01:30 pm
- May 7, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 05/07/2026; Vote 4-0; CC
- May 7, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 06/04/2026)
- June 4, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026
- June 19, 2026: Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 178; eff. 08/18/2026