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NH HB1452

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Aidan Ankarberg

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows the DMV commissioner to waive the driver education course requirement for youth operator license applicants under 18 years old if a parent, guardian, or other responsible adult provides equivalent classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training

  • The adult providing instruction must hold a valid New Hampshire driver's license

  • Amends existing law requiring driver education certificates for youth licenses to also accept this waiver as an alternative

  • Estimated state expenditures of $134,000 in FY 2027, $138,000 in FY 2028, and $145,000 in FY 2029 for a new attorney position to manage waiver reviews, develop protocols, and support program oversight

  • Takes effect 60 days after passage

Legislative Description

Relative to parent-taught driver education as an alternative to traditional driver education programs.

Last Action

Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 178-155 02/05/2026 House Journal 3

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation12/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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