The bill H.284 introduces new requirements for residents aged 70 and older to renew their operator's licenses, necessitating in-person appearances and the completion of a vision test. It also establishes new classifications for motor homes, requiring an endorsement for those operating vehicles weighing between 10,000 and 26,000 pounds, and a commercial driver's license for those operating motor homes over 26,001 pounds. The bill amends existing statutes to include these provisions, specifically adding a section that outlines the vision test requirement for older drivers and defining motor homes in accordance with current law.

Additionally, the bill mandates the creation of a Motor Home Operator Training Program, which will be overseen by the Department of Motor Vehicles. This program will include operator and instructor training courses aimed at ensuring the safe operation of motor homes. Starting July 1, 2026, applicants for a motor home learner's permit or endorsement must complete the training course unless exempted. The bill also requires the adoption of necessary rules and the provision of educational materials to inform drivers of the new requirements by April 1, 2026, with staggered effective dates for various sections of the bill.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 23-632, 23-601, 23-608, 23-615, 23-617, 23-4103, 23-4111