Arkansas HB1371: TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE

What the bill says

An act to be entitled an act to repeal the requirement for the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance of a commercial driver license; and for other purposes. subtitle to repeal the requirement for the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance of a commercial driver license.

From the introduced text:

An Act To Be Entitled AN ACT TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES. Subtitle TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ARKANSAS: SECTION 1. Arkansas Code § 27-23-108(e), concerning commercial driver license qualification standards, is repealed. (e) Human Trafficking Prevention Training. (1) A person may be issued a Class A commercial driver license only if he or she: (A) Completes a human trafficking prevention course administered by the division or by a third party approved by the division to present a human trafficking prevention course under regulations promulgated as provided in this section; or (B) Becomes a Certified Trucker Against Trafficking by completing the online certification course offered by Truckers Against Trafficking and provides evidence of completion to the Department of Finance and Administration with his or her application for a commercial driver license under § 27-23-110. *ZRC046* 02-20-2025 11:16:12 ZRC046 As Engrossed: H2/20/25 HB1371 (2) A person who currently holds a Class A commercial driver license is not required to comply with this subsection when applying for renewal of the commercial driver license as required …

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Sponsors

• Jeff Wardlaw (R, 94) · primary sponsor
• Ricky Hill (R, 11)

Latest actions

1. May 5, 2025: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment.
2. February 20, 2025: REPORTED CORRECTLY ENGROSSED
3. February 20, 2025: Amendment No. 1 read and adopted and the bill ordered engrossed.
4. February 20, 2025: Placed on second reading for the purpose of amendment.
5. February 3, 2025: Read the first time, rules suspended, read the second time and referred to the Committee on PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION- HOUSE
6. February 3, 2025: Filed

Common questions

What is HB1371?

HB1371 is a bill in the Arkansas Legislature (95th General Assembly (2025 Regular)): TO REPEAL THE REQUIREMENT FOR THE COMPLETION OF A HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION COURSE FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE.

What does HB1371 do?

In its own words: An act to be entitled an act to repeal the requirement for the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance of a commercial driver license; and for other purposes. subtitle to repeal the requirement for the completion of a human trafficking prevention course for the issuance of a commercial driver license.

What is the status of HB1371?

Failed as of May 5, 2025. Latest action: Died in House Committee at Sine Die adjournment. (May 5, 2025).

Who sponsored HB1371?

Jeff Wardlaw (R, 94), with 1 co-sponsor.

Where is the official record for HB1371?

On the Arkansas Legislature website: https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R&measureno=HB1371