HB1698 CR 4.23.2026 TRANS — Senate Committee Report

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

SENATE

REPORT OF THE COMMITTEE

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Thursday, April 23, 2026

THE COMMITTEE ON Transportation

to which was referred HB 1698

AN ACT relative to electronic credentials.

Having considered the same, the committee recommends that the Bill

OUGHT TO PASS

BY A VOTE OF: 4-0

Senator Mark McConkey

For the Committee

HB 1698-FN clarifies that the Division of Motor Vehicles cannot compel an individual to create, maintain or display electronic credentials. It also stipulates that any business cannot be required to accept an electronic credential.

Vivian Hall  271-3091

FOR THE CONSENT CALENDAR

Transportation

HB 1698, relative to electronic credentials.

Ought to Pass, Vote 4-0.

Senator Mark McConkey for the committee.

HB 1698-FN clarifies that the Division of Motor Vehicles cannot compel an individual to create, maintain or display electronic credentials. It also stipulates that any business cannot be required to accept an electronic credential.