Modifies commercial drivers' license requirements for foreign applicants.

Modifies commercial driver's license requirements by establishing that operators of commercial motor vehicles must be proficient in English to converse with the public, understand signs and signals, respond to inquiries, and complete records, with violations resulting in penalties and temporary prohibition from operating a commercial vehicle. Also, introduces new provisions for nondomiciled commercial driver's licenses, requiring applicants to demonstrate lawful presence and authorization for commercial motor vehicle operation in the United States, with penalties for both drivers and commercial motor carriers found in violation, Clarifies that any person operating a commercial motor vehicle must hold a valid commercial driver's license compliant with federal regulations and be authorized for employment as a commercial motor vehicle operator in the U.S., with significant penalties for both drivers and carriers who fail to meet these requirements, including potential suspension or revocation of operating authority for carriers.

Pending Committee action.

02/26/2026 Introduced in House. Read first time.
02/27/2026 Read second time in House.
03/02/2026 Referred House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.
03/04/2026 Public hearing in House Special Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs.