HB11 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Joe Faust
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Drivers' licenses, renewal period, extended to 6 months prior to expiration, Sec. 32-6-1 am'd
Summary: HB11 lets Alabama drivers renew their driver’s licenses up to 180 days before expiration and adds a deployment exemption for active-duty military.
What This Bill Does
The bill allows renewal starting 180 days before the expiration date (instead of only 30 days before) and keeps renewals allowed up to three years after expiration. It also exempts active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members from the 180-day limit if deployment prevents renewal, as long as they show proof. If renewal is not completed within the specified window, the applicant must pass a written exam and driving test to renew.

Who It Affects
Licensed Alabama drivers: can renew as early as 180 days before expiration and up to three years after expiration.
Active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members who are deployed: not subject to the 180-day renewal limit if deployment prevents renewal (with proof).

Key Provisions
Renewal window expanded to start 180 days before the license expiration date.
Renewals are allowed up to three years after expiration.
Active-duty deployed military members are exempt from the 180-day limit if deployment prevents renewal, provided proof is shown to the licensing official.
If renewal is not completed within the specified time, the applicant must pass a written examination and driving test to renew.
Grace period of 60 days after expiration exists for renewal; renewal notices are mailed 30 days after expiration.
Effective date: the act becomes law on the first day of the third month following 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