SB73

Driver's Ed Requirements

Complete·3/9/26

New Mexico SB73 mandates driver education courses to include at least three hours of training on driving with vulnerable road users.

New Mexico SB73 establishes minimum standards for driver education and motorcycle driver education courses, requiring at least three hours of training on driving with vulnerable road users. Vulnerable road users include pedestrians, cyclists, and others not protected by vehicles. The bill also mandates that driver education courses provide classroom instruction and behind-the-wheel training in safe vehicle operation.

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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

45 Yea

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2 Nay

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23 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 17

9:00 AM

House Transportation, Public Works & Capital Improvements Committee

Feb 12

12:00 AM

Senate Tax, Business and Transportation Committee

History

Mar 9

Senate

Signed by Governor - Chapter 57 - Mar. 9

Feb 18

House

Passed in the House of Representatives - Y:45 N:2

Feb 17

House

HTPWC: Reported by committee with Do Pass recommendation