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NH HB452

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas Walsh

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the Department of Motor Vehicles from renewing driver's licenses for non-U.S. citizens unless they can prove lawful permanent resident status

  • 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

  • Bars asylees from obtaining driver's licenses until their application for lawful permanent resident status has been granted, regardless of employment authorization

  • Mandates that driver's licenses issued to nonresident aliens bear a visible marking indicating the holder's nonresident alien status

  • Specifies that nonresident alien driver's licenses cannot be used as valid identification for voter registration or any voting-related purposes

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/19/2025
Finance3/13/2025
Transportation1/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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