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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
02/06/2026
02/06/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
104th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act. Provides that, unless driving is an essential job function or is related to a legitimate business purpose for a position, an employer or employment agency shall not: (1) refuse to hire, segregate, or act with respect to recruitment, hiring, promotion, renewal of employment, selection for training or apprenticeship, discharge, discipline, tenure or terms, or privileges or conditions of employment on the basis of an applicant or employee not possessing a driver's license; or (2) include a statement in a posting for a job opening for the position that an applicant must have a valid driver's license. Defines "driver's license". Effective January 1, 2027.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Job Opportunities for Qualified Applicants Act to prohibit employers and employment agencies from discriminating against job applicants or employees based on their lack of a driver's license, unless driving is a necessary part of the job or serves a valid business purpose. Specifically, employers cannot refuse to hire, promote, or take other adverse actions against someone because they don't have a driver's license, nor can they advertise job openings requiring a driver's license unless it's essential for the role. The bill also defines "driver's license" as any privilege to operate a motor vehicle issued by the state, and these changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Sponsors (18)
Gregg Johnson (D)*,
Carol Ammons (D),
Dee Avelar (D),
Diane Blair-Sherlock (D),
Kelly Cassidy (D),
Michael Crawford (D),
Lisa Davis (D),
Edgar González (D),
Will Guzzardi (D),
Barbara Hernandez (D),
Lisa Hernandez (D),
Jay Hoffman (D),
Lilian Jiménez (D),
Theresa Mah (D),
Joyce Mason (D),
Rita Mayfield (D),
Kevin Olickal (D),
Rick Ryan (D),
Last Action
Added Co-Sponsor Rep. Dagmara Avelar (on 02/26/2026)
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