HB398 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve McMillan
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Motor vehicles, driver's license for person under age 19, proof of enrollment in school or employment required, employment required to be for a minimum of 30 hours a week, Public Safety Department to provide form to local superintendents of education for requirements of obtaining license and notification of withdrawal from school, Sec. 16-28-40 am'd.
Summary: HB398 would require teens under 19 to meet school or employment requirements (including a 30-hour workweek if not in school) to obtain a driver’s license, and would have DPS provide annual licensing information and withdrawal forms to local schools.
What This Bill Does
The bill amends driving-privilege rules for anyone under 19, making eligibility depend on being enrolled in school or meeting other qualifying conditions (such as employment, job training, or parental custody). If not enrolled, the person must be employed for at least 30 hours per week to qualify. It also requires the Department of Public Safety to annually send a summary of license requirements and a withdrawal-notification form to local superintendents of education for distribution to high schools. There are procedures for suspending a license if a student withdraws or fails to meet requirements, with certain exemptions and appeal options.

Who It Affects
Teens under 19 applying for or renewing a driver’s or learner’s license: their eligibility would depend on school enrollment or specified employment/training/custody circumstances, and a minimum 30-hour workweek if not enrolled.
Local school systems and students: DPS would provide annual licensing requirements and a withdrawal-notification form to local superintendents, who would distribute them to schools to inform students about licensing rules and withdrawal processes.

Key Provisions
Condition driving privileges for under-19 applicants on school status or qualifying employment (including a minimum of 30 hours per week if not enrolled) with enumerated exemptions.
Department of Public Safety must annually provide a summary of license requirements and a withdrawal-notification form to local superintendents of education for distribution to high schools.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Motor Vehicles