CHAPTER 46
HB 1731-FN - FINAL VERSION
8Feb2018... 0271h
2018 SESSION
18-2267
03/05
HOUSE BILL 1731-FN
AN ACT relative to regulating bicycles.
SPONSORS: Rep. MacKenzie, Hills. 17; Rep. Higgins, Graf. 12; Rep. Woolpert, Merr. 6; Rep. Luneau, Merr. 10; Rep. Rimol, Rock. 5
COMMITTEE: Transportation
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AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill:
I. Allows crossing an unbroken traffic line to pass a pedestrian or device moved by human power.
II. Modifies hand signal requirements for bicyclists.
III. Allows flashing headlamps on bicycles.
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Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
8Feb2018... 0271h 18-2267
03/05
STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE
In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Eighteen
AN ACT relative to regulating bicycles.
Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:
46:1 Highway Markings; Passing. Amend RSA 265:22, I(c) to read as follows:
(c) In case such driver has an unobstructed view and can see the end of the said unbroken painted line; or
(d) In order to pass a pedestrian or a device moved by human power, including a bicycle, skateboard, or foot-scooter, provided such movement can be made safely.
46:2 Method of Giving Hand-and-Arm Signals. Amend RSA 265:47, II to read as follows:
II. Right turn--Hand and arm extended upward. Or optionally, when on a bicycle, by extending the right hand and arm horizontally.
46:3 Flashing Lights. Amend RSA 266:78-e to read as follows:
266:78-e Other Flashing Lamps Prohibited. Only authorized emergency vehicles, including law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services vehicles, [and] state department of transportation vehicles engaged in construction or maintenance activities, and bicycles may be equipped with a device that provides for alternate flashing of headlamps.
46:4 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.
Approved: May 15, 2018
Effective Date: July 14, 2018
| Date | Body | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Jan. 23, 2018 | House | Hearing |
| Jan. 30, 2018 | House | Exec Session |
| House | Floor Vote | |
| Feb. 7, 2018 | House | Floor Vote |
| March 13, 2018 | Senate | Hearing |
| March 29, 2018 | Senate | Floor Vote |
| April 5, 2018 | Senate | Floor Vote |
May 15, 2018: Signed by Governor Sununu 05/15/2018; Chapter 46; Eff. 7/14/2018
April 19, 2018: Enrolled 04/19/2018 HJ 13 P. 2
April 12, 2018: Enrolled (In recess 04/12/2018); SJ 13
April 5, 2018: Ought to Pass: MA, VV; OT3rdg; 04/05/2018; SJ 11
April 5, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 04/05/2018; SC 15
March 29, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass, 03/29/2018; SC 14
March 13, 2018: ==CANCELLED== Hearing: 03/13/2018, Room 103, LOB, 02:45 pm; SC 11
Feb. 15, 2018: Introduced 02/15/2018 and Referred to Transportation; SJ 5
Feb. 8, 2018: Ought to Pass with Amendment 0271h: MA VV 02/08/2018 HJ 3 P. 16
Feb. 8, 2018: Amendment # 2018-0271h: AA VV 02/08/2018 HJ 3 P. 16
: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2017-0271h (NT) (Vote 15-0; CC)
Feb. 7, 2018: Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2017-0271h (NT) for 02/07/2018 (Vote 15-0; CC) HC 5 P. 17
Jan. 30, 2018: Executive Session: 01/30/2018 LOB 203
Jan. 23, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/23/2018 10:30 AM LOB 203
Jan. 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Transportation HJ 1 P. 21