Bills

HB 1696: DOT; COMMERCIAL DRIVER'S LICENSES; MINIMUM AGE

  • Session Year: 2025-2026
  • House: House

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-01-26: Referred to TRN, JHA, referral sheet 1)

Introduced

First Committee Review

First Chamber

Second Committee Review

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Lowers the age of who may drive commercially within the State from nineteen to eighteen.  Repeals the requirement that a person only operates category 3 vehicles to qualify to drive commercially in the State.  Requires the Department of Transportation to amend its rules to lower the minimum age required for a commercial driver's license.

News Coverage:

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