The 1 year rule is not a law - it's the reg of the rental car company - and I would check others to see if they have the same one.

Obviously it doesn't ensure a good driver but it eliminates those who have been driving only a small time - and much more likely to have accidents due to inexperience.

My DL says: "Issued 5/29/14 Expires: 5/29/18"

With those dates is look like I have been driving less than a year. Not hardly. How would the rental company know how long the OP's husband has had a license unless he is very young??

Perhaps this is a moot point.

Not my comment; I meant the OP's concerns may not be worrysome.

Unless there is an accident ... and then the truth would come into play and liability could be a big problem.