Missouri legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Missouri HB1798: Requires the Missouri driver's license written examination to be administered in English and prohibits the use of translators
Status: In committee, April 21, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text:
SECOND REGULAR SESSION HOUSE BILL NO. 1798 103RD GENERAL ASSEMBLY INTRODUCED BY REPRESENTATIVE SASSMANN. 4917H.01I JOSEPH ENGLER, Chief Clerk To repeal section 302.173, RSMo, and to enact in lieu thereof one new section relating to driver's examination requirements. Section A. Section 302.173, RSMo, is repealed and one new section enacted in lieu thereof, to be known as section 302.173, to read as follows: 302.173. 1. Any applicant for a license, who does not possess a valid license issued pursuant to the laws of this state, another state, or a country which has a reciprocal agreement with the state of Missouri regarding the exchange of licenses pursuant to section 302.172 shall be examined as herein provided. Any person who has failed to renew such person's license on or before the date of its expiration or within six months thereafter must take the complete examination. Any active member of the Armed Forces, their adult dependents or any active member of the Peace Corps may apply for a renewal license without examination of any kind, unless otherwise required by sections 302.700 to 302.780, provided the renewal application shows that the previous license had not been suspended or revoked. Any person honorably discharged from the Armed Forces of the United States who held a valid license prior to being inducted may apply for a …
Sponsors
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0
- : Voted Do Pass (H)
- : Executive Session Completed (H)
- : Public Hearing Completed (H)
- : Referred: Transportation(H)
- : Read Second Time (H)
- : Read First Time (H)
- : Prefiled (H)
Votes
- Reported Do Pass (H) (April 21, 2026): 9 yea, 5 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is HB1798?
- HB1798 is a bill in the Missouri Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Requires the Missouri driver's license written examination to be administered in English and prohibits the use of translators.
- What is the status of HB1798?
- In committee as of April 21, 2026. Latest action: Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 5 PRESENT: 0 (April 21, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB1798?
- Bruce Sassmann (R, 061).
- Where is the official record for HB1798?
- On the Missouri Legislature website: https://house.mo.gov/BillContent.aspx?bill=HB1798&year=2026&code=R
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