This bill authorizes the department of safety to issue Real ID driver's licenses to noncitizen aliens with lawful status. It amends RSA 263:39-a, I to allow the director to issue a New Hampshire driver's license to a nonresident alien who is living in New Hampshire on a temporary basis for various purposes, including attending an educational institution, engaging in lawful employment or business activity, or being the spouse or child of an alien licensed under this section. Additionally, the bill adds a new provision that allows the issuance of a driver's license to a nonresident alien who is otherwise eligible for a license that meets the standards of the Real ID Act of 2005. The bill will take effect upon its passage.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 263:39-a