Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SF2173: A BILL FOR An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties
Status: In committee, February 23, 2026
An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties.
From the introduced text, February 2, 2026:
A BILL FOR An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5328XS (6) th/ns S.F. 2173 Section 1. Section 321.177, Code 2026, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 10. To any person to operate a commercial motor vehicle if the person fails to demonstrate proficiency in the English language under section 321.187B, subsection 1. Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 321.187B English language proficiency ---- commercial drivers. 1. a. The department shall examine the English language proficiency of each person who applies for issuance or renewal of a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit. The examination must require the person to demonstrate proficiency in the English language sufficient to meet the requirements of 49 C.F.R §391.11(b)(2). The department shall administer the examination in a computer-based format. b. The department shall not issue or renew a commercial driver's license or commercial learner's permit unless the person applying for or renewing the license or permit submits satisfactory proof, as determined by the department, that the person is sufficiently proficient in the English language based on successful completion of the examination required under paragraph "a". c. An applicant shall not be prohibited from retaking the examination under paragraph "a", subject …
Sponsors
- Amy Sinclair (R, 12) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2426 . S.J. 373 .
- : Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 1:30PM Room 217 Conference Room.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 1:00PM Room 217 Conference Room.
- : Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Shipley, and Winckler. S.J. 191 .
- : Introduced, referred to Transportation. S.J. 177 .
Subjects: commercial vehicles, common carriers, transportation department, administrative rules, english language, driving, driver's licenses
Common questions
- What is SF2173?
- SF2173 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties.
- What does SF2173 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to sufficient English language proficiency requirements for commercial drivers, and providing penalties.
- What is the status of SF2173?
- In committee as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2426 . S.J. 373 . (February 23, 2026).
- Who sponsored SF2173?
- Amy Sinclair (R, 12).
- Where is the official record for SF2173?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF+2173&ga=91
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