MD HB1338

Restricts provisional driver's licenses to individuals aged 16 years, 6 months through 17 years old, prohibiting issuance to those 18 and older

Allows provisional license holders to upgrade to a full driver's license upon turning 18 years of age, rather than after an 18-month waiting period

Requires individuals 18 and older seeking their first license to complete driver education (30 hours classroom, 6 hours highway instruction) and supervised driving practice (60 hours for under-25, 14 hours for 25+) before taking the driving exam

Permits individuals licensed in another state, country, or by the armed forces to obtain a Maryland driver's license directly if they are at least 18 years old, without first obtaining a learner's permit or provisional license

Takes effect October 1, 2026