VA House · HB 911

Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents.

In plain English (AI summary)

This legislation updates Virginia law to extend the validity period for specific driver-related documents. Under the new rules, driver privilege cards, limited-duration licenses, and learner's permits will remain valid for up to eight years, aligning them with the standard renewal cycle for regular driver’s licenses. By extending these expiration dates, the state aims to streamline administrative processes and reduce the frequency with which residents must visit the DMV to renew their credentials. For Arlington drivers, this change will simplify personal record-keeping and decrease wait times at local service centers. These adjustments are designed to improve governmental efficiency while ensuring that all eligible residents can maintain legal driving privileges with less administrative burden and fewer recurring appointments.

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Roll-call votes

Passage
Mar 3, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
21 – 19
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Constitutional reading dispensed (on 2nd reading)
Mar 2, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
39 – 0 · 1 other
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Reported from Transportation
Feb 26, 2026 · VA Senate · pass
8 – 7
Arlington delegation
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Roll call
Feb 17, 2026 · VA House · pass
59 – 34 · 6 other
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Reported from Transportation with substitute
Feb 12, 2026 · VA House · pass
16 – 5 · 1 other
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Subcommittee recommends reporting with substitute
Feb 10, 2026 · VA House · pass
6 – 3 · 1 other
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