An Act amending Title 75 (Vehicles) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in commercial drivers, further providing for purpose and construction of chapter, for definitions and for commercial driver's license qualification standards, providing for English proficiency standard, further providing for nonresident CDL, for application for commercial driver's license and for disqualification and providing for annual report; and imposing penalties.
This bill updates Pennsylvania's commercial driver's license laws to align with federal standards, specifically regarding English proficiency and testing procedures. It requires that all CDL skills tests be conducted in English without the use of interpreters and mandates that applicants demonstrate English proficiency. The legislation also clarifies rules for nonresident drivers, allows for electronic transfer of skills test results from other states, and establishes penalties for submitting false information on CDL applications. Additionally, it defines specific terms related to immigration status and nondomiciled licenses to ensure consistency with federal regulations.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2026
Committee Review
May 2026
Senate Passage
May 2026
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 17, 2026
Last action May 28, 2026
Floor votes · Senate May 6, 2026
How they voted
32–18
Passed
Total votes 50
May 6, 2026
D
Democratic23
78% Nay
R
Republican27
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
5
May 28, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
lower
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Third consideration and final passage
upper
May 6, 2026
Upper · Passed
Re-reported as committed
upper
Apr 22, 2026
Committee
Re-referred to Appropriations
upper
Apr 21, 2026
Upper · Passed
Reported as committed
upper
Apr 17, 2026
Committee
Referred to Transportation
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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