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VA HB559

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Scott Wyatt

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Origin

House of Delegates

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the DMV Commissioner to deny or revoke driver training instructor licenses for individuals convicted of felonies including abduction, rape, carnal knowledge of minors, sexual offenses, crimes against children, or any offense requiring Sex Offender Registry registration

  • Establishes a minimum 10-year waiting period before reapplying for an instructor license after revocation for DUI, reckless driving, refusal of alcohol/drug testing, or vehicular manslaughter

  • Mandates the DMV create a public, searchable database of all disciplinary actions against driver training schools and instructors dating back to January 1, 2022

  • Requires driver training schools to notify students (and parents/guardians of minors) in writing of any penalties assessed against the school or its instructors within the preceding 24 months, with a 24-hour notification requirement for new penalties

  • Directs the DMV to submit an annual report by November 1 to the House and Senate Transportation Committees detailing penalties assessed against driver training schools and instructors

Legislative Description

Driver training school and driver training instructors; standards, discipline, report.

Last Action

Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026

3/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Finance and Appropriations2/19/2026
Transportation2/17/2026
Transportation2/5/2026
Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles1/19/2026
Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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