# Virginia SB446: Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents.

Virginia SB446, Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents., is a 2026 Regular Session Senate bill sponsored by Jeremy S. McPike (Democratic); status signed, last action 2026-04-13 (Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0705)) (as of 2026-10-12).

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## Facts
- Bill: Virginia SB446
- State: Virginia
- Session: 2026 Regular Session
- Title: Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents.
- Status: signed
- Chamber: Senate
- Introduced: 2026-01-13
- Last action: 2026-04-13, Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0705)
- Sponsor: Jeremy S. McPike (Democratic)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Touches household money: no
- Roll calls: 9 (176 yes, 88 no in all)
- Economic provisions PRIA read: 3

## Summary

Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards and permits, and identification privilege cards; expiration. Extends the validity of limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards and permits, and identification privilege cards, other than REAL ID credentials and commercial driver's licenses and permits, to a period of time consistent with the validity of driver's licenses, which, under current law, is a period not to exceed eight years or, for a person age 75 or older, a period not to exceed five years, and permits and special identification cards. The bill aligns requirements for eligibility for limited-duration commercial driver's licenses and permits and REAL ID-compliant limited-duration commercial driver's licenses with federal requirements and clarifies the validity periods for such documents. The bill directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the extended validity periods for limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, or permits upon renewal or reissuance. This bill is identical to HB 911.

## Bill overview: provisions PRIA read

- Credential access for applicants with documented status: benefit, low. Applicants can qualify for original Virginia licenses, permits, identification cards, or REAL ID credentials by showing proof of a listed status. These include U.S. citizenship, permanent or conditional residence, approved asylum, refugee status, or citizenship of Micronesia, Palau, or the Marshall…
- New expiration rules for privilege card holders: benefit, low. Driver privilege cards and permits, including replacements, follow matching license or learner's permit periods instead of separate second-birthday or two-year limits. Identification privilege cards follow special identification card periods, replacing the four-year period for original and renewed…
- Temporary-status applicants get time-limited driving credentials: mixed, low. Virginia can issue limited-duration REAL ID credentials to applicants who prove temporary lawful status. Commercial drivers can also get limited-duration licenses or permits with the required federal lawful-status evidence; REAL ID requires additional evidence. Credentials last no longer than the a…

## Sponsors and cosponsors

- Sponsor: Jeremy S. McPike (Democratic), Senate

## Roll call votes

| Date | Chamber | Motion | Result | Yes | No | Other |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 2026-03-12 | Senate | House substitute agreed to by Senate | pass | 21 | 19 |   |
| 2026-03-11 | House | Passed House with substitute | pass | 64 | 34 |   |
| 2026-03-05 | House | Reported from Transportation with substitute | pass | 15 | 6 |   |
| 2026-03-03 | House | Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute | pass | 7 | 3 |   |
| 2026-02-04 | Senate | Read third time and passed Senate | pass | 21 | 19 |   |
| 2026-02-03 | Senate | Transportation Substitute agreed to | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) | pass | 0 | 0 |   |
| 2026-02-02 | Senate | Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) | pass | 40 | 0 |   |
| 2026-01-29 | Senate | Reported from Transportation with substitute | pass | 8 | 7 |   |

## Actions (38)

- 2026-04-13: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0705) (Governor)
- 2026-04-13: Approved by Governor-Chapter 705 (effective 7/1/2026) (Governor)
- 2026-04-01: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB446) (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026 (Governor)
- 2026-03-31: Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026 (Senate)
- 2026-03-31: Signed by Speaker (House)
- 2026-03-30: Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB446ER) (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Enrolled (Senate)
- 2026-03-30: Signed by President (Senate)
- 2026-03-12: House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-03-11: Passed House with substitute (64-Y 34-N 0-A) (House)
- 2026-03-11: Engrossed by House - committee substitute (House)
- 2026-03-11: committee substitute agreed to (House)
- 2026-03-11: Read third time (House)
- 2026-03-10: Passed by for the day (House)
- 2026-03-09: Read second time (House)
- 2026-03-05: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB446) (Senate)
- 2026-03-05: Committee substitute printed 26108957D-H1 (House)
- 2026-03-05: Reported from Transportation with substitute (15-Y 6-N) (House)
- 2026-03-03: Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute (7-Y 3-N) (House)
- 2026-02-20: Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles (House)
- 2026-02-09: Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB446) (Senate)
- 2026-02-09: Referred to Committee on Transportation (House)
- 2026-02-09: Read first time (House)
- 2026-02-09: Placed on Calendar (House)
- 2026-02-04: Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Transportation Substitute agreed to (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Engrossed by Senate - committee substitute (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-03: Read second time (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote) (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 1st reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A) (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Committee substitute printed 26106352D-S1 (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Passed by for the day (Senate)
- 2026-02-02: Rules suspended (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Senate committee offered (Senate)
- 2026-01-29: Reported from Transportation with substitute (8-Y 7-N) (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Referred to Committee on Transportation (Senate)
- 2026-01-13: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26100871D (Senate)

## Bill text

- Chaptered, 2026-04-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222287.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222286.PDF)
- Enrolled, 2026-03-30: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213396.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213395.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-03-05: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196354.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196353.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-03-03: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1190012.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1190011.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-02-02: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1106038.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1106037.PDF)
- Substitute, 2026-01-29: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103046.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103045.PDF)
- Introduced, 2026-01-13: [HTML](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090294.HTML), [PDF](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090293.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/1222287.HTML)
- [Chaptered (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1222286.PDF)
- [Enrolled (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213396.HTML)
- [Enrolled (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1213395.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196354.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1196353.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1190012.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1190011.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1106038.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1106037.PDF)
- [Substitute (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103046.HTML)
- [Substitute (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1103045.PDF)
- [Introduced (HTML)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090294.HTML)
- [Introduced (PDF)](https://lis.blob.core.windows.net/files/1090293.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-SB446-2026 (as of 2026-10-12).