NH House lawmakers send Breathalyzer bill, one of Ayotte’s priorities, back to the Senate

By: William Skipworth

Outlets: NH Bulletin

Published: April 9, 2026

Words: 409

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The New Hampshire House of Representatives voted, 259-94, to pass a bill Thursday to harshen legal consequences for drivers who refuse a Breathalyzer test — sending one of Gov. Kelly Ayotte’s biggest priorities back to the Senate.

Senate Bill 620 was approved by the Senate in January, but the House subsequently amended it, which means the Senate will have to approve it again before it can be sent to the governor’s desk for …

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