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NH HB1758

NH HB1758
Relative to school bus drivers' certificates.


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Introduced
12/17/2025
In Committee
04/15/2026
Crossed Over
02/25/2026
Passed
06/24/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/24/2026

Introduced Session

2026 Regular Session

Bill Summary

This bill provides an alternative path to obtaining a school bus driver's certificate through being currently certified as a school bus driver in a jurisdiction that the director of the division of motor vehicles determines meets or exceeds the requirements established by New Hampshire rules.

AI Summary

This bill allows individuals who are already certified as school bus drivers in another state to obtain a New Hampshire school bus driver's certificate without having to retake New Hampshire's specific examination, provided that the director of the division of motor vehicles determines that the other state's credentialing standards, training, and testing meet or exceed New Hampshire's requirements. A "qualifying jurisdiction" is defined as any state that the director deems to meet these standards, and "state" is broadly defined to include U.S. states, territories, possessions, and the District of Columbia. This change aims to streamline the process for experienced school bus drivers moving to New Hampshire.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Signed by Governor Ayotte 06/19/2026; Chapter 180; eff. 08/18/2026 (on 06/24/2026)

Bill Topics

Transportation
  • ‐ Mass Transportation and Safety

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