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SF 2167

A bill for an act relating to human trafficking prevention training for persons applying for certain commercial driver’s licenses.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dave Rowley

Iowa CDL applicants for classes A–C must complete 30 minutes of approved, English-language human trafficking prevention training and certify completion to obtain a CDL.

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Bill Summary · SF 2167

Summary of SF 2167 (Session 2025-2026) — Iowa

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill establishes a requirement for human trafficking prevention training for individuals applying for certain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs).
  • Specifically targets Class A, B, and C CDLs.
  • Aims to ensure CDL applicants are educated on recognizing, preventing, and reporting human trafficking.

Key Provisions

Section 1: New Section 321.175 — Human Trafficking Prevention Training for Commercial Drivers

  1. Certification Requirement for CDL Applicants
    • An applicant for a Class A, B, or C CDL must certify to the Iowa Department of Transportation (the department) that they have successfully completed a course of instruction that includes approved human trafficking prevention training.
  2. Training Provider Requirements
    • Any entity offering a course of instruction on operating a commercial motor vehicle must provide at least 30 minutes of approved human trafficking prevention training as part of the course.
    • Training must be delivered in English (no alternative languages allowed under this provision).
  3. Approval and Collaboration
    • The department, in cooperation with the Department of Education and the State Board of Education, will approve human trafficking prevention training materials covering recognition, prevention, and reporting.
    • The departments may collaborate with other entities with expertise in human trafficking training, specifically for those who operate commercial motor vehicles. The approved materials must be made available to the public. The departments are required to review and update the approved materials for changes and trends in human trafficking at least once every three years.
  4. Rules and Administration
    • The department may adopt rules under Chapter 17A to administer this section.

Section 2: 321.188, Subsection 1 – New Paragraph

  • Adds a new paragraph (h) requiring that an applicant for a Class A, B, or C CDL certify that the applicant has completed approved human trafficking prevention training in accordance with Section 321.175.

Who Is Affected

  • Individuals applying for Class A, B, or C commercial driver’s licenses in Iowa.
  • CDL training providers and instructors who offer courses that include commercial vehicle operation.
  • State departments: Department of Transportation, Department of Education, and the State Board of Education (involved in approving training materials).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Training material approval process to be collaborative (DOT, Department of Education, and State Board of Education) with potential involvement of other specialized entities.
  • Approved materials must be publicly available.
  • Materials and content must be reviewed and updated at least every three years.
  • Implementation timeline aspects are not detailed in the text provided; however, the bill has been advanced through committee steps and is associated with ongoing supervisory bodies (as indicated by the bill’s action history, e.g., committee reports and amendments filed in early 2026).

Practical Implications

  • CDL applicants must complete a 30-minute training on human trafficking prevention to obtain a CDL.
  • Training must be in English and come from an approved source.
  • Training content will be standardized and periodically updated to reflect current trends.
  • Providers of CDL instruction will need to integrate the mandated training into their course offerings to ensure compliance.

Notable Details

  • A co-sponsor is Dave Rowley.
  • The bill emphasizes public availability of approved training materials and interagency collaboration to maintain current content.
  • The emphasis on English-language instruction may have accessibility implications for non-English speakers seeking CDLs.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with current law, or draft a plain-language FAQ for CDL applicants and training providers.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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