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HF 2100Died when the session ended · January 15, 2026

Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for commercial driver’s license examinations

Sponsored by Rep. Ann Meyer (R)

Topics:Transportation

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
  2. Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
  3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, the English language is the official language of the state of Iowa. All official documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, programs, meetings, publications, or actions taken or issued, which are conducted or regulated by, or on behalf of, or representing Iowa and all of its political subdivisions are required to be in the English language. However, there are exceptions to this requirement, including communications, examinations, and publications produced or utilized by driver’s license stations.

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This bill provides that the driver’s license examination exception does not apply to commercial driver’s license (CDL) examinations. The bill also prohibits the department of transportation or designated third parties from using a language other than English to examine an applicant for a CDL.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1.18§321.187

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Lobbying

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