HB25 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Faust

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Drivers' licenses, renewal period, extended to 6 months prior to expiration, Sec. 32-6-1 am'd

Summary

HB25 would extend the pre-expiration license renewal window to 180 days and create a nondriver ID for residents without a license, along with related renewal rules.

What This Bill Does

It allows renewing a driver's license starting 180 days before its expiration and continuing through three years after expiration. After the original license expires, all renewals would be four years from the previous expiration date. It also provides a 60-day grace period after expiration for renewal and requires a written and driving test if renewal is not completed in time; renewal notices would be mailed 30 days after expiration. Additionally, the bill creates a nondriver identification card for residents who do not hold a valid license, with similar identification features to a driver’s license and a prominent 'nondriver' label.

Who It Affects

• Licensed Alabama drivers who can now renew up to 180 days before expiration and may experience a longer renewal cycle
• Residents without a valid Alabama driver’s license who would be eligible for a nondriver identification card

Key Provisions

• Renewal window extended to begin 180 days before expiration and extend through three years after expiration
• Subsequent renewals after the original expiration are four years from the previous expiration date
• 60-day grace period after expiration during which renewal is allowed; failure to renew timely may require passing a written and driving test
• Department of Public Safety must mail renewal notices 30 days after expiration if not renewed
• Creation of a nondriver identification card for residents without a valid license, with a 'nondriver' label and identifying information
• February 29 birthdays are treated as March 1 for purposes of this section
• Effective date: becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and approval

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