Connor’s Law

This bill would set a clear, nationwide English language standard for anyone driving a commercial truck or bus. Drivers would need to be able to talk with the public, understand road signs and signals in English, answer questions from officials, and fill out reports and records. If an officer finds a driver doesn’t meet this standard, the driver must be taken off the road until they comply. Other out-of-service rules stay the same and are not changed by this bill.

Key points

• Who is affected: Commercial truck and bus drivers, trucking and bus companies, and roadside enforcement officers.
• What changes: Sets a minimum English skill requirement and allows officers to place noncompliant drivers out of service; keeps other safety shut-down rules unchanged.
• When: The text provided doesn’t state a start date; it describes what would happen if this becomes law.