Requires English proficiency and valid U.S. work authorization for certain CDL holders, while creating new offenses and penalties related to improper documentation and vehicle operation.

Proposes changes to the state�s commercial driver�s license (CDL) framework by conditioning CDL issuance and retention on compliance with new eligibility and enforcement requirements. Requires certain CDL holders to demonstrate English language proficiency and possess valid U.S. work authorization, aligning state licensing standards more closely with safety and workforce authorization concerns. Establishes new criminal offenses for presenting false foreign commercial driver�s licenses and for operating a commercial motor vehicle without proper documentation, and it authorizes vehicle impoundment and penalties for specified violations.

Pending House action.

02/03/2026 Read first time and referred to the Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development.
02/11/2026 Reported out of Senate Committee on Fiscal Responsibility and Economic Development.
02/12/2026 Read second time in Senate and placed on calendar for third reading.
02/17/2026 Third reading. Passed Senate.
02/17/2026 Read first time in House. Referred to House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure.
02/25/2026 Reported out of House Committee on Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure
02/25/2026 Read second time in House and placed on calendar for third reading.