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Relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certain commercial driver’s licenses
Sponsored by Sen. David D. Rowley (R)
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 3, 2026
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
- Done: Passes the SenateMay 2, 202644–0
- Skipped: House committeeSkipped
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 4, 202697–0
- Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
- Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026
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What’s in it
This bill relates to human trafficking prevention training for persons who apply for a class A, B, or C commercial driver’s license (CDL). The bill requires such an applicant to certify to the department of transportation (DOT) that the applicant successfully completed a course of instruction regarding the operation of a motor vehicle that included approved human trafficking prevention training. The bill requires a person who offers a course of instruction regarding the operation of a commercial motor vehicle to provide at least minutes of approved human trafficking prevention training in English as part of the course.
Read the full explanation
Under the bill, the DOT must approve, in cooperation with the department of education and the state board of education, human trafficking prevention training materials regarding the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking, and make the approved materials available to the public. The departments may collaborate with other entities that specialize in and produce training materials regarding the recognition, prevention, and reporting of human trafficking particularly for persons who operate commercial motor vehicles. The departments are required to review and update the approved human trafficking prevention training materials to account for changes and trends in human trafficking at least once every three years.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendments S-5217, H-8106; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed
Senate subcommittee
Named February 3, 2026. On February 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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Iowa Code it changes
Creates§321.175
Amends§321.188
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