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NH HB452
Bill
Status
3/19/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Walsh
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AI Summary
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Prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from renewing driver's licenses for non-U.S. citizens unless they can prove lawful permanent resident status
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Requires nonresident aliens applying for licenses to provide proof of foreign driving experience, completion of an approved driver education course, or pass written/other testing
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Bars asylees from obtaining driver's licenses until their application for lawful permanent resident status has been granted, regardless of employment authorization
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Mandates that driver's licenses issued to nonresident aliens bear a visible marking indicating the holder's nonresident alien status
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Specifies that nonresident alien driver's licenses cannot be used as valid identification for voter registration or any voting-related purposes
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Estimated one-time implementation cost of $25,000 in FY 2026 for card design and DMV system changes
Legislative Description
Relative to the issuance of drivers' licenses for aliens temporarily residing in New Hampshire.
Last Action
Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1
1/7/2026