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VA SB309
VA SB309Driver education programs; voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder.
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Driver education programs; voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder. Requires driver education programs to include information about voluntary initiatives for drivers with autism spectrum disorder, including the driver communication improvement program, the driver's license indicator option, and the registration indicator option. The bill also directs the Board of Education to prepare, publish, and distribute instructional materials about these voluntary initiatives.
AI Summary
This bill requires driver education programs to include information about voluntary initiatives designed to assist drivers with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). These initiatives include the driver communication improvement program, which aims to enhance communication between drivers with ASD and law enforcement; the driver's license indicator option, allowing individuals with ASD to voluntarily add a designation to their license; and the registration indicator option, which enables voluntary notification on vehicle registration for individuals with ASD. The bill also mandates that the Board of Education prepare and distribute instructional materials detailing these programs to ensure a better understanding of the options available to drivers with ASD.
Committee Categories
Education, Health and Social Services, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N) (on 02/26/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB309 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB309) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1105261.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB309/text/SB309 |
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