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This bill requires that all driver's license examinations and related materials in New Hampshire be available only in English, with an exception for American Sign Language (ASL) for individuals who communicate using sign language. Specifically, the bill mandates that the Department of Safety deny any requests for examinations in languages other than English or ASL, and requires individuals renewing or reinstating their licenses to take examinations exclusively in English or ASL. The bill further prohibits the department from acquiring any digital or printed materials related to driver's licensing in languages other than English or ASL, regardless of existing contractual agreements. Any surplus non-English or non-ASL examination materials in the Division of Motor Vehicles' possession must not be distributed or displayed after the bill's effective date. The Department of Safety is required to adopt administrative rules to implement these provisions, and the bill will take effect on January 1, 2026, effectively limiting language options for driver's license examinations and related materials to English and ASL only.

Transportation and Infrastructure

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