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AZ HB2003

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/24/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nickolas Kupper

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-seventh Legislature - Second Regular Session (2026)

AI Summary

  • Lowers the minimum age for a Class D or G instruction permit from 15 years and 6 months to 15 years of age in Arizona
  • Extends the validity period for Class D/G instruction permits from 12 months to 18 months and Class M (motorcycle) permits from 7 months to 12 months
  • Increases the required instruction permit holding period before obtaining a Class G license from 6 months to 9 months for drivers under 18
  • Raises supervised driving practice requirements for Class G applicants without formal driver education from 30 hours (10 at night) to 50 hours (20 at night)
  • Officially titled the "Juveniles Unlocking Driver Education (JUDE) Act"

Legislative Description

Driver license instruction permit; age

Transportation - Title 28

Last Action

Senate ATT Committee action: Do Pass, voting: (9-1-0-0)

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Rules2/24/2026
Appropriations, Transportation and Technology2/24/2026
Rules1/12/2026
Transportation and Infrastructure1/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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