HB 1252·NH·house
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.
Signed into LawFiled Dec 1, 2025
Sponsor: Ted Gorski (R)
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Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 221; eff. 8/31/2026
Jul 10, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that the state Department of Motor Vehicles conduct commercial driver’s license skills tests exclusively in English and prohibits any interpreter support. It applies to all CDL applicants, affecting drivers, training schools, and employers. The change aligns state practice with a federal rule that the test must be taken in English.
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