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
Maddy AI version diff · 1 comparison
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
31–0
Passed
Total votes 31
Feb 27, 2026
D
Democratic2
100% Yea
R
Republican29
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
No sponsor information available.
Ask Maddy
·
AI policy assistant
Ask Maddy about HB 32
Scope: WY
Hi! I can help you understand HB 32. What would you like to know?
Try one of these
i
Maddy answers using official bill text and legislative records. Always verify before sharing.
Sources cited inline