HB382 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Faust

Republican

Co-Sponsors

K.L. BrownHarry ShiverAllen FarleyAlan BakerLynn Greer

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

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

Summary

HB382 broadens Alabama's driver’s license renewal window to start 180 days before expiration and extend up to 3 years after expiration, with a 60-day grace period after expiration and a military deployment exception.

What This Bill Does

Expands the renewal period so people can renew beginning 180 days before expiration and up to three years after expiration, instead of the previous window. Maintains a 60-day grace period after expiration during which renewal is allowed and renewals after expiration remain four years. Provides an exception for active-duty military members deployment, allowing them to renew outside the 180-day limit if deployment prevents renewal; includes February 29 birthday rule and keeps failing to renew requiring a driving test if necessary.

Who It Affects

• Licensed drivers in Alabama, who can renew from 180 days before expiration up to 3 years after expiration, with a 60-day grace period after expiration.
• Active-duty members of the armed forces, who are exempt from the 180-day pre-expiration renewal limit if deployment prevents renewal.

Key Provisions

• Renewals may be filed starting 180 days before expiration and ending 3 years after expiration, replacing the prior 30-day window.
• Active-duty military members are exempt from the 180-day limit if deployment prevents renewal; a 60-day grace period after expiration is allowed for renewal.

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