The Commercial Driver License Amendment Act of 2025 aims to update the District of Columbia's laws regarding commercial driver licenses (CDLs) to ensure compliance with current federal regulations. The bill amends the Uniform Classification and Commercial Driver's License Act of 1990 by replacing outdated references to the Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Act of 1986 with updated citations from the U.S. Code, specifically 49 U.S.C. 31309, 31305, and 31311. Additionally, the legislation modifies the standards for disqualification from operating a commercial motor vehicle by aligning them with federal criteria outlined in the Code of Federal Regulations, specifically 49 C.F.R. 383.51, 383.52, and 383.73.

Furthermore, the bill repeals the existing regulation that specifies disqualification parameters, as it will become unnecessary with the new amendments. This legislative update is crucial for maintaining the District's ability to issue CDLs in compliance with federal law, thereby avoiding potential penalties or loss of authority to issue such licenses. The fiscal impact statement indicates that the Department of Motor Vehicles has sufficient funds to implement these changes within its existing budget.