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Bill > SB396
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Introduced
01/13/2026
01/13/2026
In Committee
02/26/2026
02/26/2026
Crossed Over
03/05/2026
03/05/2026
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2026 Regular Regular Session
Bill Summary
Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure; persons age 18 to 21. Requires an applicant for a first-time noncommercial driver's license who is at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old to complete a course of driver instruction prior to being issued a driver's license.
AI Summary
This bill requires that any applicant for their first noncommercial driver's license in Virginia, who is between 18 and 21 years old, must complete a driver instruction course from a licensed driving school or an equivalent approved program, and also hold a learner's permit for at least 90 days before being issued a license. Additionally, for this age group, a learner's permit accompanied by proof of completing an approved driver's education course will serve as a temporary driver's license, allowing them to drive without a licensed adult present, until they receive their permanent license, with these changes taking effect on January 1, 2027.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House substitute agreed to by Senate (25-Y 14-N 0-A) (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB396) | https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1186467.PDF |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396/text/SB396H1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396/text/SB396HC1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396/text/SB396E |
| Transportation Amendment | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396/text/SB396AS1 |
| BillText | https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB396/text/SB396 |
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