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SB39 Relative to establishing an alternative driver education program.

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Relative to establishing an alternative driver education program.

Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?

6

Overall Impact Score

Mixed

Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)

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Your Wallet

Alternative driver ed options could reduce costs for families, as current programs can be expensive and inconvenient.

6
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Your Community

Expanding driver ed options could improve access for rural families and those who cannot attend traditional programs.

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Your Freedom

Provides more choices for how families meet driver education requirements, increasing flexibility.

Status

Refer to Interim Study, Motion Adopted, Voice Vote; 01/07/2026; Senate Journal 1

Sponsor

Timothy Lang (R)

The Short Version

Would have created an alternative pathway for driver education beyond traditional classroom courses. Referred to interim study for further examination.

Who's Behind This Bill?

Who Benefits

  • Families seeking affordable driver education
  • Rural families with limited access to traditional programs

Who Pays the Price

  • Traditional driving schools facing competition
  • Safety advocates concerned about quality

Bill statuses as of May 2026. Check LegiScan or NH General Court for the latest.

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