Iowa House passes bill requiring truck drivers to pass English proficiency test for license

By: Robin Opsahl

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: March 31, 2026

Words: 691

Last Updated: 4 months ago

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The Iowa House passed a bill Tuesday to require commercial truck drivers take an English proficiency test in order to get their license.

Senate File 2426, passed 68-24, adds a new requirement for applicants seeking or renewing a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) to meet English proficiency standards through a computer-based exam. The test must only be passed once, and can be retaken. If a driver is found to not be proficient in English …

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