HB1224Introduced in the House of Delegates
Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.
Introduced by Karrie Delaney, District 9
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure; persons age 18 to 21. Expands from 60 days to 90 days the length of time an applicant for a first-time noncommercial driver's license who is at least 18 years old and not more than 21 years old is required to hold a learner's permit and requires such an applicant to complete a course of driver instruction prior to being issued a driver's license. The bill provides that learner's permits other than motorcycle learner's permits, accompanied by other documentation verifying that the driver is at least 18 years old and less than 21 years old and has successfully completed an approved driver's education course, constitute a temporary driver's license for the purpose of driving unaccompanied by a licensed driver 18 years old or older, provided that certain other requirements are met. The bill has a delayed effective date of January 1, 2027. This bill is identical to SB 396.
Where it stands
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0754)
April 13, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
House of Delegates votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
Senate votes
3 recorded votes · each counted separately
SenateStage: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A) · March 3, 2026
22
Yes
18
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
40 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Bennett-Parker | 5 | Yes |
| Michael Jones | 77 | Yes |
| Timmy French | 1 | No |
| Mark Obenshain | 2 | No |
| Chris Head | 3 | Yes |
| David Suetterlein | 4 | No |
| Travis Hackworth | 5 | No |
| Todd Pillion | 6 | No |
| William Stanley | 7 | Yes |
| Mark Peake | 8 | No |
Bill history
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101582D
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
House subcommittee offered
Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224)
Reported from Transportation with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N)
Read first time
Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar
Read second time
committee amendments agreed to
Engrossed by House as amended
Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N 0-A)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224)
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading)
Referred to Committee on Transportation
Reported from Transportation (8-Y 3-N 3-A)
Rules suspended
Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
Read third time
Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1224ER)
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224)
Signed by Speaker
Signed by President
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Approved by Governor-Chapter 754 (Effective 1/1/2027)
Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0754)
Verify the information
- Official page on the Virginia Legislature website
- Department of Motor Vehicles Subcommittee Amendment (amendment)
- Transportation Amendment (amendment)
- Transportation Amendment (amendment)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Fiscal Note/Analysis (supplement)
- Introduced (text)
- Engrossed (text)
- Enrolled (text)
- Chaptered (text)
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