Press Release: Rep. Mike Kelly Co-Sponsors "The Dalilah Law" to Address CDL Issuance to Illegal Immigrants - Quiver Quantitative
Proposed 'Dalilah Law' aims to restrict CDL issuance to illegal immigrants, potentially impacting driver eligibility and compliance requirements.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 3, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All trucking companies and drivers, particularly those employing individuals seeking CDLs. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Pending legislative approval and enactment dates.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New legislation being proposed to limit CDL issuance to legal residents, affecting current and future drivers.
Who it affects
All trucking companies and drivers, particularly those employing individuals seeking CDLs.
What you must do
Stay informed on the progress of the legislation and prepare to adjust hiring practices accordingly.
Deadline
Pending legislative approval and enactment dates.
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