Virginia · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
SB 446: Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
SB 446 is a bill introduced in the Virginia Senate on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, and permits; validity periods for documents. Primary sponsor: Jeremy McPike (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): Approved by Governor-Chapter 705 (effective 7/1/2026).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards and permits, and identification privilege cards; expiration. Extends the validity of limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards and permits, and identification privilege cards, other than REAL ID credentials and commercial driver's licenses and permits, to a period of time consistent with the validity of driver's licenses, which, under current law, is a period not to exceed eight years or, for a person age 75 or older, a period not to exceed five years, and permits and special identification cards. The bill aligns requirements for eligibility for limited-duration commercial driver's licenses and permits and REAL ID-compliant limited-duration commercial driver's licenses with federal requirements and clarifies the validity periods for such documents. The bill directs the Department of Motor Vehicles to implement the extended validity periods for limited-duration licenses, driver privilege cards, or permits upon renewal or reissuance. This bill is identical to HB 911.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeremy McPike | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 29 |
| Jennifer Boysko | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 38 |
| Adam P. Ebbin | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Saddam Salim | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 37 |
| Kannan Srinivasan | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Scott Surovell | Co-sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 34 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Approved by Governor-Chapter 705 (effective 7/1/2026)
- Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB446)
- Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
- Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
- Signed by Speaker
- Signed by President
- Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB446ER)
- Enrolled
- House substitute agreed to by Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
- Passed House with substitute (64-Y 34-N 0-A)
- Engrossed by House - committee substitute
- committee substitute agreed to
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