HB1252

Requiring the department of safety to only administer tests for commercial driver's licenses in English and prohibiting the assistance of an interpreter during such tests.

Complete·7/10/26

New Hampshire HB1252 mandates that commercial driver's license tests be administered only in English and prohibits interpreter assistance.

New Hampshire HB1252 amends state law to require that commercial driver's license tests be administered solely in English. This includes both the knowledge and skills tests. The bill prohibits the use of interpreters during these tests, except for federally mandated exemptions. Applicants must demonstrate their ability to understand and respond to verbal commands and instructions in English. The changes will take effect 60 days after the bill's passage.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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8 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Apr 14

1:40 PM

Transportation Hearing

Mar 3

10:20 AM

Transportation Public Hearing

History

Jul 10

House

Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 221; eff. 8/31/2026

Jun 23

Senate

Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14

Jun 23

House

Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15