The bill focuses on improving young driver safety by requiring individuals under 25 to complete a driver training education course before obtaining their initial driver's license. This requirement will be phased in, starting with those aged 18 to 19 in 2027 and extending to those under 22 by 2030. Additionally, applicants under 25 must pass an online course on driver work zone and first responder safety starting May 1, 2026. The bill also allows for waivers of the training requirements under certain conditions, such as prior driving experience. It introduces new regulations for initial license holders, including mandatory safe driving courses for those committing traffic infractions, and specifies that licenses for individuals under 21 will expire on their 21st birthday or the second birthday after issuance, contingent upon completing a refresher course.

Moreover, the bill amends existing laws regarding driver's license renewals, increasing fees for late renewals and establishing new options for license duration. It expands the driver training curriculum to include work zone and first responder safety awareness and introduces a voucher program for low-income individuals to help cover training costs. The bill also establishes a partnership with tribal governments for driver education in tribal communities, introduces a driver education safety improvement account funded by traffic fines and fees, and outlines regulations for speed safety camera systems in work zones. Additionally, it modifies the management of the treasury income account to streamline earnings distribution and specifies effective dates for various provisions, including the establishment of the new driver education safety improvement account.

Statutes affected:
Original Bill: 46.20.100, 46.20.181, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, 46.63.200
Substitute Bill: 46.20.100, 46.20.181, 46.82.420, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, 46.63.200
Engrossed Substitute: 46.20.100, 46.20.181, 46.82.420, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, 46.63.200
Bill as Passed Legislature: 46.20.100, 46.20.075, 46.20.181, 46.82.420, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, 46.63.200
Session Law: 46.20.100, 46.20.075, 46.20.181, 46.82.420, 46.82.280, 46.20.120, 46.20.055, 46.68.041, 46.17.025, 46.68.220, 46.63.200