HB1252Introduced in the 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.
Introduced by Ted Gorski, District 02-HIL
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 221; eff. 8/31/2026
July 10, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
SenateStage: Ought to Pass w/Amendment · May 7, 2026
14
Yes
8
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
24 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| David Rochefort | 1 | Yes |
| Timothy Lang | 2 | Yes |
| Mark McConkey | 3 | Yes |
| David Watters | 4 | No |
| Suzanne Prentiss | 5 | No |
| James Gray | 6 | Yes |
| Daniel Innis | 7 | Yes |
| Ruth Ward | 8 | Yes |
| Denise Ricciardi | 9 | Absent |
| Donovan Fenton | 10 | No |
Bill history
Introduced 01/07/2026 and referred to Transportation House Journal 1 P. 12
Public Hearing: 03/03/2026 10:20 am GP 234
Executive Session: 03/03/2026 11:00 am GP 234
Majority Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1010h (NT) 03/03/2026 (Vote 9-7; Regular Calendar) House Calendar 10 P. 74
Minority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate
Amendment # 2026-1010h (NT): Amendment Adopted DV 184-158 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 74
FLAM # 2026-1104h (NT) (Rep. Coker): Amendment Failed DV 169-177 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 74
Ought to Pass with Amendment 2026-1010h: Motion Adopted Regular Calendar 194-156 03/12/2026 House Journal 8 P. 76
Introduced 03/12/2026 and Referred to Transportation; Senate Journal 7
Hearing: 04/14/2026, Room 122-123, State House, 01:40 pm; Senate Calendar 14
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1736s, 05/07/2026, Vote 3-2; Senate Calendar 17
Committee Amendment # 2026-1736s, Amendment Adopted, Voice Vote; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1736s, Regular Calendar 14Y-8N, Motion Adopted; OT3rdg; 05/07/2026; Senate Journal 11
House Concurs with Senate Amendment 2026-1736s (Rep. T. Walsh): Motion Adopted Voice Vote 05/21/2026 House Journal 14 P. 22
Enrolled Adopted, Voice Vote, (In recess 06/04/2026); Senate Journal 14
Enrolled (in recess of) 06/04/2026 House Journal 15 P. 52
Signed by Governor Ayotte 07/02/2026; Chapter 221; eff. 8/31/2026
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