HB 32 Wyoming House · 2026 Regular Session

English proficiency-commercial motor vehicle drivers.

Wyoming's HB 32 requires commercial motor vehicle drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency based on federal standards. It directly affects commercial drivers operating in Wyoming who cannot prove this skill, prohibiting them from driving until they meet the requirement. The bill imposes a $1,000 fine for first-time violations and additional penalties - including up to 90 days in jail - for repeated offenses while under the operating ban. Enforcement will be handled by highway patrol and local law enforcement officers. The law takes effect July 1, 2026.
Bill status signed all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Feb 2026
House Passage
Feb 2026
Senate Passage
Feb 2026
Signed into Law
Mar 2026
Introduced Feb 9, 2026 Signed Mar 6, 2026
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What changed between versions

Introduced Enrolled · 1 edit · Mar 6, 2026
MINOR
The bill was finalized and enrolled as Act No. 7, retaining its core requirement that commercial motor vehicle operators demonstrate English proficiency per federal standards. The primary substantive change is the effective date, which was moved from July 1, 2026, to immediately upon becoming law. The penalties for non-compliance and the enforcement authority for highway patrol and peace officers remain unchanged.
Scope change
The bill's scope and applicability to commercial motor vehicle operators remain unchanged.
TIMELINE

The effective date was changed from July 1, 2026, to immediately upon the completion of all acts necessary for the bill to become law.

Floor votes · Senate Feb 27, 2026 · House Feb 14, 2026

How they voted

310
Passed
Total votes 31
Feb 27, 2026
D Democratic2
2 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican29
29 Yea
100% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
4
Mar 6, 2026
Signed into law
Governor Signed HEA No. 0007
legislature
Feb 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
S 3rd Reading:Passed 31-0-0-0-0
upper
Feb 25, 2026
Upper · Passed
S COW:Passed
upper
Feb 24, 2026
Upper · Passed
S08 - Transportation:Recommend Do Pass 4-0-1-0-0
upper
Feb 17, 2026
Introduced
S Introduced and Referred to S08 - Transportation
upper
Feb 14, 2026
Lower · Passed
H 3rd Reading:Passed 59-2-1-0-0
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
H COW:Passed
lower
Feb 11, 2026
Lower · Passed
H08 - Transportation:Recommend Amend and Do Pass 9-0-0-0-0
lower
Feb 9, 2026
Introduced
H Introduced and Referred to H08 - Transportation 62-0-0-0-0
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

Sponsors

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