HB2741 - Modifies commercial driver's license requirements for foreign applicants
Missouri Legislative Events
Summary
Missouri House Bill 2741 has passed the state legislature and modifies commercial driver's license (CDL) requirements for foreign applicants. The bill was sponsored by Representatives Carolyn Caton and Tricia Byrnes and passed with amendments including House Amendment 1. The bill now awaits further action before becoming effective law.
What changed
HB2741 modifies Missouri's commercial driver's license requirements specifically for foreign applicants. The bill underwent amendment during the legislative process, with a House Amendment adopted on April 8, 2026, and received both committee and floor approval before passing the House. The bill was referred to the Transportation Committee and subsequently the Rules-Legislative Committee before passage.
For transportation companies and employers relying on foreign-born CDL holders, this legislation may alter hiring eligibility criteria and documentation requirements. Companies should monitor the bill's progress toward gubernatorial action and prepare to update employment screening and licensing verification processes if the bill is signed into law.
What to do next
- Monitor HB2741 for governor's action and potential enactment
- Review current CDL foreign applicant compliance procedures
- Assess operational impact on trucking and logistics hiring practices
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ChangeBridge / Missouri / HB2741 Passed HB2741 House Bill Passed 2026-01-07
Modifies commercial driver's license requirements for foreign applicants
Bill Details
State Missouri
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber House
Official Source house.mo.gov/Bill.aspx?bill=HB2741&year=20...
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Sponsors
Carolyn Caton (Rep - R) Tricia Byrnes (Rep - R)
Action History
2026-04-08 H Perfected with Amendments (H) - HA 1, adopted 2026-04-08 H HCS Adopted (H) 2026-04-08 H Title of Bill - Agreed To 2026-04-08 H Taken Up for Perfection (H) 2026-04-07 H Placed on the Informal Perfection Calendar (H) 2026-03-11 H Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 8 NOES: 3 PRESENT: 0 2026-03-10 H Voted Do Pass (H) 2026-03-10 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-03-05 H Referred: Rules - Legislative(H) 2026-03-04 H HCS Reported Do Pass (H) - AYES: 9 NOES: 2 PRESENT: 1 2026-03-03 H HCS Voted Do Pass (H) 2026-03-03 H Executive Session Completed (H) 2026-02-24 H Public Hearing Completed (H) 2026-02-19 H Referred: Transportation(H) 2026-01-08 H Read Second Time (H) 2026-01-07 H Read First Time (H) 2026-01-06 H Prefiled (H)
Committee Referrals
2026-02-19 H Transportation 2026-03-05 H Rules - Legislative
Bill Text Versions
2026-01-06 Introduced 2026-03-04 Comm Sub Legislative data powered by LegiScan (CC BY 4.0)
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