Senate Transportation Committee
Vivian Hall 271-3091
HB 1226, relative to restricting the issuance of identification documents by unauthorized individuals.
Hearing Date: April 14, 2026
Time Opened: 1:31 p.m. Time Closed: 1:34 p.m.
Members of the Committee Present: Senators McConkey, Ward, Prentiss and Fenton
Members of the Committee Absent : Senator Ricciardi
Bill Analysis: This bill limits the ability of the director of the division of motor vehicles to manufacture, advertise for sale, sell, or possess any fictitious, facsimile or simulated license to drive a motor vehicle to individuals who are U.S. citizens performing official duties under state or federal law.
Sponsors:
Rep. Comtois | Rep. Bailey | Rep. Belcher |
Rep. DeRoy | Rep. Potenza | Rep. Sirois |
Rep. Turcotte | Rep. Verville |
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Who supports the bill: Representative Barbara Comtois, Belknap District 7; and Daniel Richardson
Who opposes the bill: None.
Who is neutral on the bill: None.
Summary of testimony:
Representative Barbara Comtois
- Rep. Comtois briefly explained that HB 1226 is a housekeeping bill and has the approval of the commissioners and directors.
Senator Suzanne Prentiss, Senate District 5
- Senator Prentiss re-introduced the legislation on behalf of Rep. Comtois and read the bills' analysis.
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Date Hearing Report completed: April 16, 2026