Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 545: Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund; created.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 545 is a bill introduced in the Virginia House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund; created. Primary sponsor: Joe McNamara (Republican). Most recent recorded action (February 18, 2026): Left in Committee Transportation.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Driver improvement clinics; motorcycle driver improvement clinics; Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund; created. Creates motorcycle driver improvement clinics, defined in the bill, as a subset of existing driver improvement clinics and provides requirements and parameters for the instruction and administration of the motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill authorizes courts to direct defendants who have committed violations while operating a motorcycle to attend a motorcycle driver improvement clinic and satisfy the requirements thereof. The bill also creates the Motorcycle Driver Improvement Clinic Fund for the operation and administration of motorcycle driver improvement clinics. The bill specifies that priority be given to the creation of motorcycle driver improvement clinics that operate as computer-based clinics.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe McNamara | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Left in Committee Transportation
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB545)
- Subcommittee recommends reporting (10-Y 0-N)
- Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles
- Referred to Committee on Transportation
- Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103028D