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This bill makes several modifications to Montana's driver licensing laws, primarily focusing on two key areas: driver's license examinations and age requirements for obtaining a license. First, the bill changes the department of motor vehicles' responsibilities by requiring them to provide motor vehicle driver's examinations in every county at least once a month when requested by the county, expanding access to licensing services across the state. Second, the bill lowers the minimum age for obtaining a license from 16 to 15, with specific provisions allowing individuals as young as 14½ who have completed an approved driver's education course to be eligible for a license, and in rare cases, even 13-year-olds with demonstrated individual hardship may obtain a restricted license. The bill also maintains existing restrictions on licensing, such as prohibiting licenses for individuals with suspended driving privileges, those with certain medical conditions that could impair driving, non-residents, or individuals not legally authorized to be in the United States. The changes will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving the department time to implement the new requirements.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://bills.legmt.gov/#/laws/bill/2/LC3222