New Hampshire HB1238 amends penalties for disobeying an officer, including license suspension and felony charges for certain violations.

New Hampshire HB1238 modifies the penalties for disobeying an officer by amending RSA 265:4. It specifies that a person violating certain provisions may have their driver's license or vehicle registration suspended. Additionally, it introduces a class A misdemeanor for specific violations and a class B felony for violations involving a motor vehicle accident causing serious bodily injury. If the violation results in death, it escalates to a class A felony. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.

New Hampshire HB1238 amends penalties for disobeying an officer, including license suspension and felony charges for certain violations.

New Hampshire HB1238 modifies the penalties for disobeying an officer by amending RSA 265:4. It specifies that a person violating certain provisions may have their driver's license or vehicle registration suspended. Additionally, it introduces a class A misdemeanor for specific violations and a class B felony for violations involving a motor vehicle accident causing serious bodily injury. If the violation results in death, it escalates to a class A felony. The changes take effect on January 1, 2027.