Creates the Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025. Amends law concerning commercial drivers. Creates penalties for offenses.

The Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, introduces several new regulations for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operators in Arkansas. Primarily targets non-U.S. citizens and introduces strict requirements for operating commercial vehicles, including mandatory English language proficiency and possession of a domestic commercial driver's license. Key provisions include prohibiting holders of B-1, B-2, or B-1/B-2 visas from operating CMVs, imposing a $5,000 fine for violations, and mandating vehicle impoundment. Creates new criminal offenses for non-citizens operating CMVs without proper licensing, including a Class D felony for causing bodily harm and a Class B felony for causing a death while operating a CMV. Requires CMV operators to demonstrate sufficient English language skills to read road signs, understand traffic controls, and communicate effectively in emergencies. Commercial motor carriers can be fined $10,000 for negligently providing vehicles to ineligible operators.

Pending Committee action.

02/24/2025 Read the first time in House. Rules suspended. Read second time and referred to House Committee on Public Transportation.