State Watch – June 2026
We know you don’t have time to keep up with all of the legislation being considered that affect your trucking business. That’s why your Association keeps a close watch on legislative action in statehouses near you.
On this page, you will find a roundup of some significant actions from around the country. For a complete rundown of state legislation, visit LandLine.media.
Georgia
A bill headed to the Georgia governor’s desk covers highway protesters.
Blocking roads is already illegal in the state. It’s a misdemeanor, and fines can reach $1,000.
SB443 turns up the heat. Protesters who shut down traffic could face aggravated misdemeanor charges. That means up to a year in jail – and fines of up to $5,000.
Idaho
A new Idaho law shuts down the state’s program for non-domiciled CDLs and permits. That means if you don’t live in Idaho, you won’t be able to get a CDL there anymore.
SF2426 would block the state DOT from issuing or renewing a CDL or learner’s permit unless the driver proves they meet federal English standards.
Anyone who wants an Idaho CDL will now have to become a state resident and go through the full licensing process.
The change also removes language that allows non-domiciled CDL applicants to skip proving Idaho residency.
The new law takes effect July 1.
Illinois
In Illinois, a bill goes after over-the-top law enforcement tactics.
State law already bans any requirement to hit a set number of tickets in a certain time. Police departments also can’t judge officers based on how many tickets they write.
But there’s a catch. State, county and municipal police departments can still track “officer contacts.” The exercise covers any interaction with the public.
HB5011 takes aim at the loophole. It would shut that down by banning those metrics when they act like hidden ticket quotas.
Iowa
Iowa is closing in on a tougher system to test truck drivers’ English skills.
SF2426 would block the state DOT from issuing or renewing a CDL or learner’s permit unless the driver proves they meet federal English standards.
Truck drivers caught on the road without those skills would be placed out of service.
The bill also goes after carriers. Companies would be banned from hiring or working with drivers who aren’t proficient in English. Violations could bring serious misdemeanor charges.
Kentucky
A new Kentucky law limits the use of data from license plate readers. Allowed uses include ensuring compliance with local, state or federal laws.
The new rule allows cameras to enforce laws and collect tolls. Specific uses related to trucking include issuing commercial vehicle permits, enforcing credentialing and monitoring safety. Data storage is capped at 90 days.
Missouri
One Missouri bill would allow fully driverless trucks and cars on public roads.
HB2069 would give the green light as long as the vehicles meet safety, insurance and certification standards.
The state would handle registration. Cities and local governments would be blocked from banning or regulating these vehicles.
New Jersey
New Jersey is trying to fix its truck parking crunch.
S1430 would require the state to create safe truck parking zones near major highways. The bill would tap up to $50 million in federal money to make it happen.
New York
A New York law sets clear rules for consumer litigation funding and demands full disclosure before anyone signs a deal.
The new law caps what funding companies can take. They can collect no more than 25% of a case’s gross recovery.
Funding companies must also register with the state and prove they meet standards for “character and fitness.”
They can’t mislead people in ads. And they can’t meddle in settlement decisions. LL