Kansas b2025_26 Biennium Status: Introduced

HB2583 — Requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers to possess certain identification documents and proficiency of the English language while operating a commercial motor vehicle and establishing fines and penalties for violations thereof.

Last action — Died in Committee

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  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

AN ACT concerning drivers' licenses; relating to commercial drivers' licenses and the Kansas uniform commercial drivers' license act; modifying the definition of commercial motor vehicle in the uniform act; requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers' license holders to possess certain identification documents and proficiency of the English language while operating a commercial motor vehicle; establishing fines for violations of such provisions on commercial motor vehicle employers and nonresident commercial driver's license holders; amending K.S.A. 8-2,128, 8-2,131, 8-2,132, 8-2,141, 8-2,148 and 8-2,152 and repealing the existing sections.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Died in Committee

  2. Hearing: Thursday, February 12, 2026, 1:30 PM — Room 582-N

  3. Referred to House Committee on Transportation

  4. ref_rbc_237

  5. Introduced

Sponsors

  • House Committee on Transportation · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 164 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • House Committee on Transportation

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (164)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB2583 do?
AN ACT concerning drivers' licenses; relating to commercial drivers' licenses and the Kansas uniform commercial drivers' license act; modifying the definition of commercial motor vehicle in the uniform act; requiring commercial motor vehicle drivers' license holders to possess certain identification documents and proficiency of the English language while operating a commercial motor vehicle; establishing fines for violations of such provisions on commercial motor vehicle employers and nonresident commercial driver's license holders; amending K.S.A. 8-2,128, 8-2,131, 8-2,132, 8-2,141, 8-2,148 and 8-2,152 and repealing the existing sections.
Who sponsors HB2583?
HB2583 is sponsored by House Committee on Transportation.
What is the current status of HB2583?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced January 28, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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