SB 5695: Young driver safety

Summary

• Implements mandatory driver training education for persons 18 to 19 years old beginning January 1, 2027, with an ongoing incremental mandate for the next oldest cohorts every January 1st through the age of 24.
• Requires the Department of Licensing (DOL) to establish a program to expand education opportunities for driver training school instructors and a program to partner with tribal governments to provide young driver training education in tribal communities.
• Requires DOL to establish a program to provide vouchers to cover the costs of driver training education courses for certain low-income, novice drivers.
• Increases certain driver licensing and vehicle registration fees, and modifies certain license plate and infraction fee revenue, to fund the new programs.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5695), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗