New Hampshire HB1445: requiring the issuance of enhanced drivers licenses and Real ID compliant cards for border crossing and proof of citizenship.

Sponsors

• Erik Johnson (D, 11) · primary sponsor
• Charlie St. Clair (D, 5)
• Daniel Veilleux (D, 34)
• Kelley Potenza (R, 19)
• Marc Plamondon (D, 3)
• Seth Miller (D, 21)
• David Watters (D, 4)
• Rebecca Perkins Kwoka (D, 21)

Latest actions

1. March 4, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; RC) HC 10 P. 106
2. February 25, 2026: Executive Session: 03/03/2026 10:00 am GP 159
3. February 19, 2026: Recommit (Rep. Vose): MA VV 02/19/2026 HJ 5 P. 121
4. February 5, 2026: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV 02/05/2026 HJ 3 P. 22
5. January 29, 2026: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 01/27/2026 (Vote 16-0; CC) HC 5 P. 18
6. January 21, 2026: ==ROOM CHANGE== Executive Session: 01/27/2026 01:00 pm GP 232
7. January 14, 2026: Public Hearing: 01/20/2026 10:00 am GP 234
8. December 4, 2025: Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 20

Common questions

What is HB1445?

HB1445 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): requiring the issuance of enhanced drivers licenses and Real ID compliant cards for border crossing and proof of citizenship.

What is the status of HB1445?

Failed as of February 5, 2026. Latest action: Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate 03/03/2026 (Vote 15-1; RC) HC 10 P. 106 (March 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB1445?

Erik Johnson (D, 11), with 7 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB1445?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2750&sy=2026