Committee advances bill requiring three hours of vulnerable‑road‑user training in driver’s ed
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
The committee recommended SB73 (do pass, 9–1), which would require statewide minimum driver education instruction of at least three hours on vulnerable road users beginning Jan. 1, 2027; supporters said it improves safety for pedestrians and bicyclists and MVD/DOT were involved in drafting.
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The Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee recommended SB73 on a 9–1 roll-call, advancing a bill that would require driver‑education programs statewide to include at least three hours of instruction about vulnerable road users.
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