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NH HB1111

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2025

Primary Sponsor

Steven Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the DMV to provide reasonable accommodations for driver's license applicants with an active IEP or documented mental/learning disability, including extended time, oral administration, simplified language, or presence of support personnel during written and road tests

  • Reduces the administrative suspension period for applicants who fail the driving test 3 or more times from one year to 3 months

  • Allows applicants to retake the driving test earlier than the 3-month suspension period upon completing a certified driver improvement or remedial instruction program approved by the department

  • Exempts applicants age 21 or older with documented mental or learning disabilities from the requirement to complete a remedial instruction program before retesting, provided they qualify for accommodations

  • Estimated state expenditures of $107,000 in FY 2027, $93,000 in FY 2028, and $95,000 in FY 2029, funded through the Highway Fund, primarily for a new training specialist position and IT system updates

Legislative Description

Relative to driving test accommodations and retest suspension periods.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/1/2025

Full Bill Text

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