HB 2446 Arizona House · 57th Legislature - Second Regular Session

motor carriers; English proficiency

HB 2446 requires all motor carriers operating in Arizona to demonstrate English proficiency during roadside inspections, directly affecting commercial drivers and trucking companies. The bill mandates that inspectors conduct all inspections in English without using interpreters, translation tools, or other communication aids. If a motor carrier cannot prove sufficient English skills - such as understanding verbal questions or electronic traffic signs - an inspector may issue an out-of-service order. This law aims to ensure clear communication during safety checks but does not change existing safety standards beyond the language requirement.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Jan 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2026 Last action Mar 31, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Version House Engrossed Version (02/25/2026) · 1 edit · Feb 25, 2026
MINOR
The bill was reformatted from a standard introduced draft to a formal House Engrossed version, but the actual legal text and policy requirements remain unchanged. The core mandate requiring motor carriers to demonstrate English proficiency during inspections, along with restrictions on using translation tools, is identical in both versions.
TECHNICAL

The document was converted to a formal engrossed format with updated headers, page numbering, and statutory formatting, but no substantive policy, legal, or operational changes were made to the bill's content.

Floor votes · House Feb 25, 2026

How they voted

3123
Passed · 6 other
Total votes 60
Feb 25, 2026
D Democratic27
23 Nay 4
85% Nay
R Republican33
31 Yea 2
93% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
10
Key actions
4
Committee
1
Amendments
1
Mar 31, 2026
Upper · Passed
DPA/SE
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Lower · Passed
PASSED
lower
Feb 24, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
DP
lower
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

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