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OK SB2052
Bill
AI Summary
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Requires commercial motor vehicle operators to possess valid commercial driver licenses issued by U.S. jurisdictions, non-domiciled permits, or foreign licenses from countries with reciprocal agreements accompanied by valid B-1 visas and proof of citizenship
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Mandates commercial motor vehicle operators demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports
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Establishes escalating administrative fines for commercial motor carriers whose drivers violate identification or English proficiency requirements: $10,000 for first and second offenses, $25,000 for third offense, and $100,000 for fourth and subsequent offenses
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Creates misdemeanor penalties for violating operators including fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment up to 90 days, with violators ineligible for citation-and-release and subject to vehicle towing upon custodial arrest
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Declares an emergency for immediate effect upon passage and approval
Legislative Description
Motor vehicles; requiring persons operating a commercial motor vehicle to possess certain identification; providing for certain offense; creating certain administrative fine for certain offense. Emergency.
Last Action
Coauthored by Representative Hasenbeck (principal House author)
3/16/2026