HB226 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tommy Hanes
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Driver's Licenses, Stage II, 16 year olds, minimum of behind-the-wheel driving practice hours increased from 30 to 50, Sec. 32-6-7.2 am'd.
Summary: HB226 would raise the minimum behind-the-wheel hours for 16-year-olds seeking a Stage II license from 30 to 50 hours and add grandparents as allowed signers on the verification form.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, 16-year-olds applying for a Stage II license must submit verification of at least 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (or provide a certificate showing completion of a state-approved driver education course). Grandparents would be added to the list of people who can sign the verification form, along with parents and legal guardians (with appropriate consent). The bill maintains existing Stage II driving restrictions (such as curfews, passenger limits, and device rules) and extends the restriction period if violations occur rather than suspending the license.

Who It Affects
16-year-old Alabama residents applying for a Stage II license, who must complete 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice (or provide driver education completion) and obtain signed verification.
Parents, grandparents, legal guardians, and licensed driving instructors who sign or certify the verification forms for Stage II license applicants.

Key Provisions
Amends Section 32-6-7.2 to require 50 hours of behind-the-wheel practice for 16-year-olds applying for a Stage II license, increasing the previous requirement of 30 hours.
Adds grandparents to the list of persons who can sign verification forms for Stage II license applicants age 16, with appropriate consent.
Allows verification to be based on either 50 hours of practice signed by a qualified signer or on a certificate showing completion of a state-approved driver's education course.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after its passage and approval by the Governor.

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Subjects: Drivers' Licenses