New Hampshire SB649: increasing fines for using a hand-held mobile electronic device while driving a motor vehicle.

Sponsors

• Donovan Fenton (D, 10) · primary sponsor
• Mark McConkey (R, 3)
• William Gannon (R, 23)
• Suzanne Prentiss (D, 5)
• Denise Ricciardi (R, 9)
• Terry Roy (R, 31)
• Ted Gorski (R, 2)
• Nancy Murphy (D, 12)
• Karel Crawford (R, 3)

Latest actions

1. May 29, 2026: Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 114; Effective 01/01/2027
2. May 18, 2026: Enrolled (in recess of) 05/14/2026 HJ 13
3. May 18, 2026: Enrolled Adopted, VV, (In recess 05/14/2026); SJ 13
4. April 9, 2026: Lay SB649 on Table (Rep. Scherr): MF DV 168-186 04/09/2026 HJ 10
5. April 9, 2026: Ought to Pass: MA DV 232-123 04/09/2026
6. April 3, 2026: Removed from Consent (Reps. Alexander Jr., Tom Mannion, McFarlane, Barton, D. Kelley, DeVito, Reinfurt, Granger, Thibault, Giasson) 04/03/2026
7. April 1, 2026: Committee Report: Ought to Pass 03/20/2026 (Vote 11-1; CC)
8. March 20, 2026: Executive Session: 03/20/2026 02:00 pm GP 159
9. March 10, 2026: Public Hearing: 03/18/2026 03:00 pm GP 159
10. February 26, 2026: Introduced (in recess of) 02/19/2026 and referred to Criminal Justice and Public Safety HJ 5 P. 127

Common questions

What is SB649?

SB649 is a bill in the New Hampshire Legislature (2025 Regular Session): increasing fines for using a hand-held mobile electronic device while driving a motor vehicle.

What is the status of SB649?

Signed into law as of May 29, 2026. Latest action: Signed by the Governor on 05/28/2026; Chapter 114; Effective 01/01/2027 (May 29, 2026).

Who sponsored SB649?

Donovan Fenton (D, 10), with 8 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SB649?

On the New Hampshire Legislature website: https://gc.nh.gov/bill_status/legacy/bs2016/bill_docket_report.aspx?lsr=2087&sy=2026