# Virginia HB1224: Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.

Virginia HB1224, Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21., is a 2026 Regular Session House bill sponsored by Karrie K. Delaney (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-13 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0754)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia HB1224
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure, persons age 18 to 21.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: House
- Introduced: 2026-01-14
- Last action: 2026-04-13, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0754)
- Sponsor: Karrie K. Delaney (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 7 (187 yes, 30 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 1

## Summary

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.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- New licensing rules for Virginia adult drivers: mixed, medium. Beginning January 1, 2027, Virginia sets age-based rules for applicants who have never held a driver's license in any jurisdiction. The rules also cover applicants who have never held the license endorsement or class needed for their vehicle. Applicants ages 18–20 must show written proof of complet…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Karrie K. Delaney (Democratic), House

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-03 | Senate | Passed Senate | pass | 22 | 18 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) | pass | 39 | 0 |   |
| 2026-03-02 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-26 | Senate | Reported from Transportation | pass | 8 | 3 | 3 |
| 2026-02-17 | House | Read third time and passed House | pass | 88 | 9 |   |
| 2026-02-12 | House | Reported from Transportation with amendment(s) | pass | 21 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-10 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) | pass | 9 | 0 |   |

## Actions (31)

- 2026-04-13: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0754) (Governor)
- 2026-04-13: Approved by Governor-Chapter 754 (Effective 1/1/2027) (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-14: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026 (House)
- 2026-03-10: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1224ER) (House)
- 2026-03-10: Enrolled (House)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-10: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-03: Passed Senate (22-Y 18-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-03: Read third time (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (39-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-02: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-02-26: Reported from Transportation (8-Y 3-N 3-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate)
- 2026-02-18: Constitutional reading dispensed (on 1st reading) (Senate)
- 2026-02-17: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224) (House)
- 2026-02-17: Read third time and passed House (88-Y 9-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-02-16: Engrossed by House as amended (House)
- 2026-02-16: committee amendments agreed to (House)
- 2026-02-16: Read second time (House)
- 2026-02-16: Moved from Uncontested Calendar to Regular Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-15: Read first time (House)
- 2026-02-12: Reported from Transportation with amendment(s) (21-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-02-10: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1224) (House)
- 2026-02-10: House subcommittee offered (House)
- 2026-02-10: Subcommittee recommends reporting with amendment(s) (9-Y 0-N) (House)
- 2026-01-29: Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles (House)
- 2026-01-14: Referred to Committee on Transportation (House)
- 2026-01-14: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26101582D (House)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222551.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222550.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197862.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197861.PDF)
- Engrossed, 2026-02-16: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145705.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145704.PDF)
- Amendment, 2026-02-12: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143350.HTML)
- Amendment, 2026-02-10: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1135969.HTML), [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136327.HTML)
- Introduced, 2026-01-14: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088449.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088448.PDF)

## Related bills

- HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties. (signed)
- HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with rental agreement. (signed)
- HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for certain individuals. (signed)
- HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, termination by landlord. (signed)
- HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil penalty. (signed)

## Sources
- [Chaptered (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222551.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222550.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197862.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1197861.PDF)
- [Engrossed (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145705.HTML)
- [Engrossed (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1145704.PDF)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1143350.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1135969.HTML)
- [Amendment (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1136327.HTML)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088449.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1088448.PDF)

## Related
- [HB5: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB5-2026)
- [SB199: Employment; paid sick leave, civil penalties.](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-SB199-2026)
- [HB95: Va. Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; landlord remedies, noncompliance with…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB95-2026)
- [HB1393: Electric utilities; pilot program for energy assistance and weatherization for…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1393-2026)
- [HB834: Virginia Residential Landlord and Tenant Act; fire or casualty damage, terminat…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB834-2026)
- [HB675: Protection of employees; coercion or threat based on immigration status, civil…](https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB675-2026)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/state-bill/VA-HB1224-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).