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Introduced
11/17/2025
11/17/2025
In Committee
02/04/2026
02/04/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Driver improvement clinics; motorcycle driver improvement clinics; Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund; created. Creates motorcycle driver improvement clinics, defined in the bill, as a subset of existing driver improvement clinics and provides requirements and parameters for the instruction and administration of the motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill authorizes courts to direct defendants who have committed violations while operating a motorcycle to attend a motorcycle driver improvement clinic and satisfy the requirements thereof. The bill also creates the Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund for the operation and administration of motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill specifies that priority be given to the creation of motorcycle driver improvement clinics that operate as computer-based clinics.
AI Summary
This bill establishes "motorcycle driver improvement clinics" as a specialized type of driver improvement clinic, which are programs designed to educate drivers identified as needing improvement or those interested in enhancing their driving safety. These new motorcycle clinics will provide instruction specifically tailored to the safe operation of motorcycles and related issues, while also covering general driver improvement topics relevant to motorcyclists. Courts will be authorized to require individuals convicted of motorcycle-related traffic violations to attend these specialized clinics. To fund the creation and operation of these motorcycle driver improvement clinics, a new "Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund" is created, which will be financed by a $3 surcharge on motorcycle registration fees. The bill also prioritizes the development of computer-based motorcycle driver improvement clinics.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed by for the day (on 02/17/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB15 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB15) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143169.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB15/text/SB15S1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB15/text/SB15SC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB15/text/SB15 |
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