DRIVERS LICENSE EXPIRATION MORATORIUM.

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 821 (Public) Filed Tuesday, April 8, 2025
AN ACT IMPOSING A TEMPORARY MORATORIUM ON THE EXPIRATION OF CERTAIN CLASS C DRIVERS LICENSES.
Intro. by Adams, Kidwell, Schietzelt.
Status: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (May 19 2025)

Bill History:

H 821

Bill Summaries:

  • Bill H 821 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: May 6 2025 - View Summary

    House committee substitute to the 1st edition makes the following changes.

    Requires the Joint Legislative Transportation Oversight Committee to review any audits, studies, or recommendations made by the Committee, Department of Transportation, or Office of State Auditor to address staffing shortages, employee retention, outdated technology, and other structural and systemic issues that contribute to excessive wait times and delays with the Department of Motor Vehicles. Directs the Committee to report its findings and recommended legislation to the 2026 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

    Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation, Transportation
    UNCODIFIED
  • Bill H 821 (2025-2026)
    Summary date: Apr 8 2025 - View Summary

    Recognizes the existence of a backlog of drivers who are unable to renew drivers licenses in person. Establishes that Class C drivers licenses shall remain valid to establish driving privileges for up to two years after the license expiration date. Exempt from this extension are: (1) currently cancelled, revoked, or suspended licenses, and (2) Real ID licenses that have been valid for eight or more years. Set to expire December 31, 2027.

    Courts/Judiciary, Motor Vehicle, Government, State Agencies, Department of Transportation, Transportation
    UNCODIFIED
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