A bill for an act prohibiting the use of a language other than English for class C commercial driver’s license examinations.

HF 2101 requires all class C commercial driver's license (CDL) examinations in Iowa to be conducted solely in English, removing an existing exception that previously allowed other languages for these tests. It directly affects applicants seeking a class C CDL, which covers vehicles under 26,000 pounds GVWR, hazardous materials transport, or passenger vehicles carrying 16+ people. The bill amends Iowa law to prohibit the Department of Transportation or third-party examiners from using any language other than English during these specific exams. This change applies only to class C CDL examinations, not other driver's license types or non-examination communications at license stations.