Utah lawmakers consider English proficiency requirement for CDL applicants

By: Will Ruzanski

Outlets: Utah News Dispatch

Published: February 4, 2026

Words: 667

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Utah lawmakers are considering a bill that would require all applicants for a commercial driver’s license to attest they are proficient in English before training, building on existing federal law requiring English proficiency for all CDL drivers.

HB118 received a favorable recommendation from the House Transportation Committee in an 8-2 vote Monday. Bill sponsor Rep. Candice Pierucci, R-Herriman, told the committee the bill aims to increase safety on the roads and create …

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