Bill > S05076

This bill lowers the minimum age requirement for obtaining certain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) from 21 to 18 years old. Specifically, the legislation changes the age eligibility for class A licenses and commercial driver's licenses that contain H or X endorsements (which relate to hazardous materials and passenger transport, respectively) or are valid for intrastate commerce. Previously, these types of licenses were only available to individuals 21 and older, but the bill allows 18-year-old applicants to obtain them. The bill maintains the 21-year-old age requirement for commercial driver's licenses valid for interstate commerce, meaning driving across state lines. The changes will take effect 120 days after the bill becomes law, with some technical provisions related to previous legislative amendments. This change could potentially help younger workers enter commercial driving professions earlier, particularly in industries that rely on commercial drivers for intrastate transportation.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5076