Senate Judiciary Committee
Pete Mulvey 271-4063
HB 482-FN, relative to the penalty for driving over 100 miles per hour.
Hearing Date: April 8, 2025
Time Opened: 1:08 p.m. Time Closed: 1:12 p.m.
Members of the Committee Present: Senators Gannon, Altschiller and Reardon
Members of the Committee Absent : Senators Abbas and McConkey
Bill Analysis: This bill enhances the penalties for driving a vehicle in excess of 100 miles per hour.
This bill is at the request of the department of safety.
Sponsors:
Rep. Roy | Rep. D. Mannion | Rep. Proulx |
Sen. Birdsell | Sen. Carson |
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Who supports the bill: Chris Storm, Elizabeth Sargent, Simon Berrio, and Janet Lucas.
Who opposes the bill: Sarahlynn Williams, and Julie Smith.
Who is neutral on the bill: N/A.
Summary of testimony:
Lieutenant Chris Storm
New Hampshire State Police
- Lieutenant Storm explained that Representative Terry Roy brought forward HB 482-FN in the House as an act relative to the penalty for driving over 100 miles per hour.
- It is a request from the Office of Highway Safety.
- Lieutenant Storm noted that they are hoping to increase the penalties for people traveling over 100 mph.
- He stated that the New Hampshire State Police have observed a significant increase in incidents involving excessive speed.
- He argued that the increase in speeders necessitates legislation to hold the most dangerous drivers accountable for their actions.
- Lieutenant Storm asked that the committee vote ought to pass on HB 482.
- It is his hope that the Department of Safety and the legislature work together to make the roads safer.
- He noted that police aircraft have observed a 230% increase in people traveling over 100 mph on the interstate system alone.
- Lieutenant Storm explained that the bill would increase the penalty for traveling over 100 mph to a fine of $750 and increase the loss of license from 60 days to 90 days.
- Senator Altschiller asked if this bill was any different than the Senate bill that was sent to the House.
- Lieutenant Storm stated it is the same.
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Date Hearing Report completed: April 10, 2025