Revision: May 5, 2026, 12:38 p.m.
Rep. Roy, Rock. 31
April 7, 2026
2026-1389h
09/05
Amendment to SB 409-FN
Amend the bill by replacing section 1 with the following:
1 Disobeying an Officer; Penalties. Amend RSA 265:4, II-III to read as follows:
II. Any person who violates any provision of paragraph I of this section may have his or her license or privilege to drive and any registrations issued in his or her name suspended.
III. In addition to the penalty listed in paragraph II:
(a) Any person who violates the provisions of subparagraphs I (a), (b), (d), (e), or (f) of this section shall be guilty of a class A misdemeanor.
[III.(a) In addition to the penalties listed in paragraph II,] (b) Any person who violates the provisions of subparagraph I(c) shall be guilty of a class B felony who, at the time of the offense alleged:
(1) Drives or operates at a speed more than 30 miles per hour in excess of the prima facie limit;
(2) Extinguishes the vehicle's exterior lighting to evade detection;
(3) Operates a vehicle against the designated flow of traffic on a one-way street, divided highway, or off-ramp;
(4) Intentionally causes a collision with, or damage to, a law enforcement vehicle with the intent to disable said vehicle or elude apprehension;
(5) Engages in any other extrahazardous behavior in addition to refusing to stop, that is intended to evade apprehension which a reasonable person would know creates a substantial risk of death or serious bodily injury to the officer, the person, or the general public [A misdemeanor and shall be fined not less than $500].
[(b)] (c) Any person who violates the provisions of subparagraph I(c), and is involved in a motor vehicle [accident] collision which causes serious bodily injury as defined in RSA 625:11, VI [while being pursued], shall be guilty of a class B felony.
[(c)] (d) Any person who violates the provisions of subparagraph I(c), and is involved in a motor vehicle [accident] collision which causes the death of another, shall be guilty of a class A felony.
2026-1389h
AMENDED ANALYSIS
This bill amends the penalties for the offense of disobeying an officer.