British ColumbiaBC-GOV06Royal Assent
BC-GOV06: Bill 6: Motor Vehicle Amendment Act, 2026
Sponsor: Hon. Niki SharmaIntroduced February 19, 2026Last checked August 28, 2026
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What this bill does
This British Columbia bill amends the Motor Vehicle Act to modernize driver's licence application and renewal processes, allowing online applications through digital platforms instead of requiring in-person visits, and updating requirements around signatures, photos, email address notifications, and electronic/interim licences.
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Business impact
Compliance
This bill primarily affects ICBC (the Insurance Corporation of British Columbia) and its operations, but it also impacts British Columbia residents and businesses that rely on driver's licences for their operations. Driving-dependent businesses such as trucking companies, delivery services, courier operators, ride-hailing drivers, and any BC business whose employees need valid driver's licences will benefit from streamlined online licence applications and renewals instead of mandatory in-person visits. Small fleet operators and solo drivers who lose time visiting ICBC offices will see reduced administrative burden. Driver training schools and licensing service providers in BC may also need to adapt to new digital processes and interim electronic licence formats.
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Where this bill is
First ReadingFebruary 19, 2026
Second ReadingMarch 4, 2026
CommitteeMarch 30, 2026
Third ReadingApril 1, 2026
Royal AssentApril 16, 2026
Now law — awaiting coming into force
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