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IA HF2101
Bill
Status
1/15/2026
Primary Sponsor
Ann Meyer
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AI Summary
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Amends Iowa Code Section 1.18 to remove the exception allowing non-English examinations for Class C commercial driver's license (CDL) tests at driver's license stations
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Prohibits the Iowa Department of Transportation, third-party test examiners, and third-party testers from using any language other than English when examining Class C CDL applicants
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Class C CDL covers vehicles under 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR), or such vehicles towing trailers under 10,000 pounds GVWR
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Class C CDL applies to vehicles requiring hazardous materials placards and vehicles designed to transport 16 or more passengers including the driver
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Maintains the existing English-only requirement for other official state documents while narrowing the driver's license examination exception
Legislative Description
A bill for an act prohibiting the use of a language other than English for class C commercial driver's license examinations.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 114.
1/15/2026