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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 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…
Source: OpenStates · fetched April 13, 2026
Requires completion of a driver instruction course and holding a learner's permit for 90 days prior to initial licensure for individuals aged 18-21.
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Requires completion of a driver instruction course and holding a learner's permit for 90 days prior to initial licensure for individuals aged 18-21.
“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.”· Driver's licenses; requirements for initial licensure; persons age 18 to 21.
- Extends the learner's permit holding period from 60 to 90 days for applicants aged 18-21.
- Requires applicants aged 18-21 to complete a driver instruction course before obtaining a license.
- Applies to first-time noncommercial driver's license applicants between 18 and 21 years old.
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