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HB 1798MISSOURISession 2026State Billin committee

Missouri House Bill 1798 Requires Driver's License Written Exams in English Only

Original title: DRIVER'S EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS

Last action · April 21, 2026: Reported Do Pass (H)Sponsor: Bruce Sassmann

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What This Bill Would Do

Missouri House Bill 1798 mandates that the written portion of the state driver's license examination be administered exclusively in the English language and prohibits the use of translators for applicants. The measure applies to individuals applying for a driver's license who do not possess a valid license from Missouri, another state, or a reciprocating country.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

driver's license applicants

Applicants taking the written portion of the driver's license examination are restricted to taking the test in English without the assistance of translators.

Directly affected

Department of Revenue

The department and its director are responsible for administering driver's license examinations and ensuring compliance with the English-only written test requirement.

Directly affected

Armed Forces members

Active and honorably discharged members of the Armed Forces retain specific exemptions from standard driver's license examination renewal requirements.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a translator when taking the written driver's license test under this bill?
No. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of translators for applicants taking the written portion of the examination.
What languages is the written exam allowed to be administered in under this bill?
The written portion of the examination shall only be administered in the English language.
Are members of the military exempt from driver's license examination renewal requirements?
Active members of the Armed Forces and their adult dependents may apply for a renewal license without examination of any kind, provided their previous license was not suspended or revoked.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

8 actions
  1. Apr 21, 2026HouseCommittee
    Reported Do Pass (H)
  2. Apr 15, 2026HouseCommittee
    Voted Do Pass (H)
  3. Apr 15, 2026House
    Executive Session Completed (H)
  4. Jan 13, 2026House
    Public Hearing Completed (H)
  5. Jan 8, 2026HouseCommittee
    Referred: Transportation(H)
  6. Jan 8, 2026HouseFloor
    Read Second Time (H)
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  1. Jan 7, 2026HouseIntroduced
    Read First Time (H)
  2. Dec 1, 2025HouseIntroduced
    Prefiled (H)

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Sponsors

Bruce SassmannHouse · District 61RepublicanSponsor

Connected Entities

Department of Revenue, Bruce Sassmann, Motorcycle Safety Foundation and 2 more
OrganizationDepartment of Revenue“State department responsible for driver's licenses and vehicle regulation”Map →
PersonBruce Sassmann“Representative for District 061 who introduced House Bill 1798”Map →
OrganizationMotorcycle Safety Foundation“Organization whose curriculum standards are used for motorcycle rider training c”Map →
OrganizationPeace Corps“Organization whose active members may apply for license renewal without examinat”Map →
OrganizationArmed Forces“United States Armed Forces whose active members or discharged personnel have spe”Map →

Sources

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house.mo.gov

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