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VA SB399

Bill

Status

Enrolled

3/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Danny Diggs

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Origin

Senate

2026 Regular Regular Session

AI Summary

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

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

  • Mandates the DMV create and maintain a public, searchable database of all disciplinary actions against instructors and driver training schools 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 new penalties disclosed within 24 hours

  • Directs the DMV to submit an annual report by November 1 to the House and Senate Transportation Committees detailing penalties assessed against licensees in the preceding year

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

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation: Department of Motor Vehicles2/20/2026
Transportation2/18/2026
Finance and Appropriations1/29/2026
Transportation1/13/2026

Full Bill Text

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