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OK SB417

OK SB417
Driver licenses; removing certain restricted commercial licenses. Effective date.


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Introduced
02/03/2025
In Committee
02/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An Act relating to driver licenses; amending 47 O.S. 2021, Section 6-101, as last amended by Section 34, Chapter 452, O.S.L. 2024 (47 O.S. Supp. 2024, Section 6-101), which relates to class requirements for driver licenses; removing certain restricted commercial licenses; updating statutory language; updating statutory reference; and providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill removes certain restricted commercial driver licenses for harvest purposes, specifically for individuals aged 17 and older. Previously, a person at least 17 years old could obtain a restricted Class A or B commercial license that allowed them to operate commercial vehicles for harvest purposes. The bill eliminates these specific restricted license categories, streamlining the existing commercial driver license classifications. The bill maintains the existing requirements for commercial driver licenses, which include being at least 18 years old for Class A, B, and C commercial licenses, and having the appropriate commercial learner permit before obtaining a full commercial license. The changes align with broader efforts to standardize driver licensing procedures, and the bill will take effect on November 1, 2025. The bill also includes technical updates to language related to REAL ID compliant licenses and makes minor grammatical corrections throughout the existing statute.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Coauthored by Representative Turner (principal House author) (on 02/20/2025)

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