Missouri 2026

Bill	Bill#	SUMMARY	LAST ACTION	NOTES
HB	1763	Limits eligibility for nondomiciled CDLs and CLPs to applicants employed in the federal H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visa programs, with full FMCSA testing requirements and license validity tied to immigration status.	01/08/2026 Read second time in House.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	2156	Authorizes motor fuel tax rate changes based on certain DoT expenditures.	01/08/2026 Read second time in House.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	2221	Prioritizes federal freight corridors in Missouri STIP.	01/08/2026 Read second time.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	2385	Adds safety requirements to railroad safety laws and adds new sections addressing railroad operations and safety standards, including minimum crew of 2 for freight rail operation and trains may not block a public roadway or highway crossing for more than 15 consecutive minutes.	01/08/2026 Read second time in House.	Pending committee assignment.
HB	2716	Provides for a tax credit for qualified railroad infrastructure investments.	02/03/2026 Public hearing completed in the House Committee on Agriculture.	Pending committee action.
SB	1461	Authorizes a tax credit for certain railroad infrastructure investments.	02/05/2026 Second reading in Senate. Referred Senate Committee on Economic and Workforce Development.	Pending Committee action.
HB	2741	Establishes enforceable English-language proficiency requirements for CMV drivers	03/05/2026 Referred to House Committee on Rules.	Pending Committee action.
HB	972	Requires advanced detection and monitoring systems at new at-grade railroad crossings and establishes a grant/priority program for upgrades.	01/08/2026 Second reading. Referred Senate Committee on Transportation, Infrastructure and Public Safety Committee.	Pending Committee action.
HB	3491	Modifies commercial drivers' license requirements for foreign applicants.	03/04/2026 Public hearing in House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.	Pending Committee action.
SB	1772	Requires English proficiency to operate CMVs. Ties ork visa/identity to CDL operation. Fines drivers and carriers for non‑compliance.	02/26/2026 First reading in Senate.	Pending committee assignment.
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