Virginia Senate bill in Session 2026.
Status: enacted. Latest action: April 13, 2026.
Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.
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 prior to his first behind-the-wheel examination by the Department of Motor Vehicles and requires such an applicant to complete a course of driver instruction prior to being issued a driver's license.
| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-13 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-04-13 | Status | enacted |
| 2026-04-13 | Latest Action | Approved by Governor-Chapter 755 (effective 7/1/2026) |