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Relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certain commercial driver’s licenses
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 29, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 9, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2598
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2598 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2598 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary People applying for certain commercial driver's licenses must complete a course that includes training on how to recognize and report human trafficking. Driving instructors will be required to include this training in their classes using materials approved by the state. The Department of Transportation will also make these training materials available to the public and update them every three years.1
Read the official explanation
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. 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.
Changed since by amendments S-5217, H-8106; see Amendments.
House subcommittee
Named February 9, 2026. On February 12, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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