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IA SF2167
IA SF2167A bill for an act relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certain commercial driver's licenses.
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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
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 30 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.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals applying for a Class A, B, or C commercial driver's license (CDL) to certify that they have completed approved human trafficking prevention training as part of their motor vehicle operation course. Driving schools offering instruction for commercial motor vehicles must include at least 30 minutes of this approved training, which will only be offered in English. The Department of Transportation, in collaboration with the Department of Education and the State Board of Education, will develop and approve training materials focused on recognizing, preventing, and reporting human trafficking, making these resources publicly available and updating them at least every three years to address evolving trends. This initiative aims to equip commercial drivers with the knowledge to combat human trafficking.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Attached to HF 2598. S.J. 481. (on 03/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF2167 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF2167.html |
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