HB1698 (2026) Compare Changes


Unchanged Version

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178:1 New Paragraph; Mobile Drivers' Licenses and Non-Driver Identification Cards; Electronic Credential; Privacy. Amend RSA 263-A:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

III. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a person to obtain an electronic credential, and no person shall be compelled to create, maintain, or display an electronic credential.

178:2 New Paragraph; Acceptance of Electronic Credentials. Amend RSA 263-A:3 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:

V. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any business to accept an electronic credential.

178:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 19, 2026

Effective Date: August 18, 2026

Changed Version

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178:1 New Paragraph; Mobile Drivers' Licenses and Non-Driver Identification Cards; Electronic Credential; Privacy. Amend RSA 263-A:5 by inserting after paragraph II the following new paragraph:

III. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require a person to obtain an electronic credential, and no person shall be compelled to create, maintain, or display an electronic credential.

178:2 New Paragraph; Acceptance of Electronic Credentials. Amend RSA 263-A:3 by inserting after paragraph IV the following new paragraph:

V. Nothing in this chapter shall be construed to require any business to accept an electronic credential.

178:3 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

Approved: June 19, 2026

Effective Date: August 18, 2026