HB1308

Relative to increasing the penalty for passing a stopped school bus.

Final Passage·6/10/26

Increases penalties for passing a stopped school bus in New Hampshire.

New Hampshire HB1308 increases penalties for passing a stopped school bus. A first offense results in a $300 fine and a 7-day license suspension. A second offense is a class A misdemeanor with a $1,000 fine and an indefinite license revocation, with a minimum one-year suspension. A third or subsequent offense is a class A misdemeanor with a $750 fine and a mandatory 15-day jail sentence. The act takes effect January 1, 2027.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · Jun 10
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

D
1
7
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Calendar

Mar 19

1:10 PM

Judiciary Hearing

Jan 30

11:00 AM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Public Hearing

History

Jun 10

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 10

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15

May 7

House

House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1513s (Rep. Rhodes): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/07/2026 House Journal 12