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H 99

DRIVER TRAINING – Amends existing law to revise provisions regarding Class D driver’s training instruction permits and Class D supervised instruction permits.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

House Bill 99 simplifies driver education in Idaho, allowing parents to teach their kids to drive, while clarifying requirements and reducing fees for training permits.

Reported Signed by Governor on March 14, 2025 Session Law Chapter 74 Effective: 07/01/2025
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Bill Summary · H 99

Summary of House Bill 99 (H 99)

Overview

House Bill 99 (H 99) is a legislative measure aimed at amending existing laws related to Class D driver’s training instruction permits and Class D supervised instruction permits in Idaho. The bill was introduced on January 31, 2025, and was signed by the Governor on March 14, 2025, with an effective date of July 1, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of H 99 is to clarify and simplify the process for parents or guardians who wish to teach their children to drive. The bill addresses previous ambiguities in the law and enhances the options available for fulfilling the required thirty-hour classroom instruction for obtaining a driver’s license.

Key Provisions

  • Clarification of Parent-Student Training: The bill allows parents or legal guardians to provide on-road driver’s training to their children, known as "parent-student on-road driver's training." This is applicable to students eligible under Idaho Code Section 33-1703.

  • Fee Structure:

    • A nonrefundable fee of $15 is required for enrollees in a Class D driver’s training course, with a reduced fee of $10 for those participating in parent-student on-road training.
    • The fees collected will be allocated to the state highway account and the county current expense fund.
  • Classroom Instruction Options: Students can fulfill the thirty-hour classroom requirement through the Idaho Digital Learning Alliance's online driver education course or other state-approved online programs.

  • Permit Expiration:

    • Class D driver's training instruction permits will expire five days after the permittee's eighteenth birthday for those aged 14.5 to 17.5 years, and 180 days from issuance for those 17.5 years or older.
  • Instructor Qualifications: Parents or guardians providing training must hold a valid Idaho driver's license and have no license suspensions or revocations in the past two years.

Impact

  • Who is Affected: The bill primarily impacts students seeking to obtain a Class D driver’s license, their parents or guardians, and driving instructors in Idaho.
  • Educational Institutions: Schools and online educational programs will need to comply with the new provisions regarding driver education.

Procedural Timeline

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Passed House: February 21, 2025
  • Passed Senate: March 10, 2025
  • Signed by Governor: March 14, 2025
  • Effective Date: July 1, 2025

Conclusion

House Bill 99 streamlines the process for parent-led driver education in Idaho, making it easier for families to navigate the requirements for obtaining a driver's license. By clarifying existing laws and expanding educational options, the bill aims to enhance the overall driver training experience for students and their families.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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