Virginia bills · 2026 Regular Session
Virginia HB 517
Driver communication improvement program; expands program, drivers with autism spectrum disorder.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became law
Sponsors
- Marty Martinez (Democratic)
Summary
Official abstract published by the Virginia legislature· SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED
Department of Motor Vehicles; driver communication improvement program. Expands the driver communication improvement plan for the promotion, printing, and distribution of envelopes for use by drivers diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder to allow use by drivers with a disability that can impair communication, which, as defined by current law, includes persons diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. The bill requires the Department of Motor vehicles to (i) meet certain specifications for such envelopes, (ii) provide such envelopes on request without requiring a person to identify or provide proof of a disability, and (iii) notify certain persons of the program and provide instructions for requesting such envelopes.
Text versions
Roll-call votes
State vote data last updated Oct 15, 2026, 8:04 PM.
| Date | Vote | Result | Your legislators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 House | Subcommittee recommends laying on the table | pass | Set your home in Virginia to see |
Actions
- Feb 18, 2026 · House
Left in Committee Transportation - Feb 3, 2026 · House
Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (8-Y 0-N) - Jan 28, 2026 · House
Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB517) - Jan 19, 2026 · House
Assigned HTRAN sub: Department of Motor Vehicles - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Referred to Committee on Transportation - Jan 13, 2026 · House
Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26102276D