Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1097: Driver communication improvement program; drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, etc.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1097 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 14, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Driver communication improvement program; drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, etc. Primary sponsor: Amy Laufer (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0263).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Driver communication improvement program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder; education for law-enforcement officers and emergency medical services providers; educational materials for driver training schools. Requires law-enforcement officers and emergency medical service providers, as a condition of such providers' certification and recertification, to undergo education on the driver communication improvement program for drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The bill directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to display information about the driver communication improvement program on its website and distribute educational materials to all driver training schools licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles. As introduced, this bill is a recommendation of the Virginia Disability Commission.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 6
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Laufer | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 55 |
| Nadarius Clark | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 84 |
| Lily V. Franklin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Patrick Hope | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Karen Keys-Gamarra | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 7 |
| Marty Martinez | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Sam Rasoul | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 38 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0263)
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 263 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
- Signed by President
- Signed by Speaker
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1097)
- Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1097ER)
- Enrolled
- Passed Senate (39-Y 0-N 0-A)
- Read third time
- Passed by for the day (Voice Vote)
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