Alabama · 2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 242: Commercial driver licenses; possession of United States work authorization for certain commercial driver license holders required, proficiency in the English language for commercial motor vehicle required, procedures for impoundment provided for, offense of presenting a false foreign commercial driver license established, offense of operating a commercial motor vehicle without proper documentation established, penalties provided for

Enacted Last action March 11, 2026: Enacted

Plain-language summary

SB 242 is a bill introduced in the Alabama Senate on February 3, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Commercial driver licenses; possession of United States work authorization for certain commercial driver license holders required, proficiency in the English language for commercial motor vehicle required, procedures for impoundment provided for, offense of presenting a false foreign commercial driver license established, offense of operating a commercial motor vehicle without proper documentation established, penalties provided for. Primary sponsor: Lance Bell (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 11, 2026): Enacted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Lance Bell (Republican).