Driver training schools; instructor identification license.
Summary
Driver training schools; instructor identification license. Requires any instructor employed by a driver training school, when conducting behind-the-wheel training or any other training in which a student of a driver training school is driving or operating a motor vehicle, to display, or cause to be displayed, in the motor vehicle in a location that is clearly visible to the student his license authorizing him to act as a driving instructor.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Mar 2026
Senate Passage
Mar 2026
House of Delegates Passage
Mar 2026
Signed into Law
Apr 2026
Introduced Jan 14, 2026
Signed Apr 8, 2026
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What changed between versions
Enrolled
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Chaptered
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2 edits
MINOR
This bill formally enacted the legislation passed in the 2026 session, updating the official status from 'Enrolled' to 'Chaptered' and assigning it Chapter 521. The primary change is the addition of a new section to the Code of Virginia (46.2-1702.1) which establishes regulations for driver training schools and instructor identification licenses. This update ensures the law is officially recorded in the state's statutes for future reference and enforcement.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on driver training schools and instructor licensing, with no change to the substantive applicability of the law.
TECHNICAL
Added the official chapter number (Chapter 521) and the specific approval date (April 8, 2026) to finalize the bill's enactment.
REQUIREMENT
Added a new legal section (46.2-1702.1) creating specific rules for driver training schools and instructor identification licenses.
Floor votes · Senate Feb 5, 2026 · House of Delegates Mar 10, 2026
How they voted
39–0
Passed
Total votes 39
Feb 5, 2026
D
Democratic20
100% Yea
R
Republican19
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
33
Key actions
13
Committee
8
Apr 8, 2026
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 521 (effective 7/1/2026)
executive
Mar 31, 2026
Lower · Passed
Signed by Speaker
lower
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Signed by President
upper
Mar 30, 2026
Upper · Passed
Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB720ER)
upper
Mar 10, 2026
Lower · Passed
Passed House (99-Y 0-N 0-A)
lower
Mar 5, 2026
Lower · Passed
Reported from Transportation (21-Y 0-N)
lower
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
lower
Feb 20, 2026
Committee
Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Upper · Passed
Read third time and passed Senate Block Vote (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day
upper
Feb 5, 2026
Upper · Passed
Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Senate committee offered
upper
Feb 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Finance and Appropriations with substitute (15-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 29, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported from Transportation and rereferred to Finance and Appropriations (14-Y 0-N)
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Transportation
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Presented and ordered printed 26102754D
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dave Marsden
DDemocratic
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