Bill > HB1798

This bill modifies the Missouri driver's license examination requirements by mandating that the written portion of the exam be administered exclusively in English and prohibiting the use of translators during the test. The bill amends Section 302.173 of the Missouri Revised Statutes to add a specific provision stating that the written examination must be conducted only in English, preventing applicants from using translation assistance during the test. This means that individuals seeking a Missouri driver's license must demonstrate their ability to read and understand traffic laws, signs, and examination questions in English without any language interpretation support. The bill maintains the existing examination requirements, which include testing an applicant's vision, understanding of traffic signs, knowledge of traffic laws, and practical driving skills, but now explicitly requires that the written portion be completed in English. The new language ensures that all applicants, regardless of their primary language, must take the written test in English, potentially creating additional challenges for non-native English speakers seeking to obtain a Missouri driver's license.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB1798&year=2026&code=R