This bill mandates that individuals applying for the initial issuance of class A, B, or C commercial driver's licenses in Iowa must complete a course on human trafficking prevention. The course must be at least thirty minutes long, conducted in English, and based on materials approved by the Iowa Department of Transportation in collaboration with the Department of Education and the State Board of Education. The approved training will focus on recognizing, preventing, and reporting human trafficking, and the materials will be made publicly available and updated every three years to reflect current trends.

Additionally, the bill amends Section 321.188 of the Iowa Code to require applicants for these commercial licenses to certify their completion of the human trafficking prevention course. The law will take effect on March 1, 2027, or upon the implementation of a new records system by the Department of Transportation, whichever occurs first.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.188
Reprinted: 321.188