SB620

Relative to refusal of consent to testing to determine alcohol concentration and penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated.

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New Hampshire SB620 amends penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated and refusal of consent to testing.

New Hampshire SB620 amends RSA 265-A to modify penalties for aggravated driving while intoxicated (DWI) and refusal of consent to testing. For first-time refusals of consent to testing, the driver's license or privilege to drive is suspended for 9 months. For those with prior convictions, the license is revoked for at least 18 months, extendable up to 2 years. Aggravated DWI convictions now carry a 3-year license suspension or denial of issuance, a fine of at least $750, and a mandatory 17-day county correctional facility sentence, all of which may be suspended.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

OTPA

259 Yea

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94 Nay

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27 Absent

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Calendar

Mar 20

2:00 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Executive Session

Mar 18

2:00 PM

Criminal Justice and Public Safety Public Hearing

History

Apr 21

Senate

Signed by the Governor on 04/20/2026; Chapter 26; Effective 01/01/2027

Apr 16

Senate

Sen. Gannon Moved to Concur with the House Amendment, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 04/16/2026; Senate Journal 9

Apr 16

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 04/16/2026); Senate Journal 9