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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:State governmentTransportation

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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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary While Iowa's official language is English, some driver's license tests can currently be given in other languages. This bill changes that rule so that all commercial driver's license exams must be conducted only in English. It prevents the Department of Transportation from using any language other than English when testing people for these special licenses.1

Read the official explanation

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. 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.

Full bill text2

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1.18§321.187

How the Code works3

Lobbying

2 for · 1 against · 2 undecided · Who →

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