Bill > S2991

This bill, known as Connor's Law, amends existing federal transportation regulations to establish minimum English language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. Specifically, the bill modifies Section 31308(1) of Title 49 to require that CMV operators demonstrate the ability to read and speak English sufficiently to: engage in conversations with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete necessary reporting and record-keeping tasks. The legislation mandates that any CMV driver who cannot meet these English language competency standards will be declared "out of service" by authorized enforcement officers, effectively preventing them from operating commercial vehicles. The bill does not alter existing out-of-service orders unrelated to language proficiency and maintains consistency with current federal regulations and the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria. The aim of the legislation appears to be improving communication and safety for commercial drivers by ensuring they can effectively understand and respond to road signs, communicate with officials, and document their work activities in English.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2991/all-info