Rule lifecycle · DOCKET:FMCSA-2023-0039
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration — observed across 2 documents over 0 days. Use the source documents below before deciding whether this affects your business.
In plain English
The Transportation Department proposes to let truck drivers with epilepsy or seizure disorders apply for medical exemptions to drive commercially instead of being automatically disqualified. Your hiring and compliance team should prepare to update your medical qualification standards and exemption procedures once the rule is finalized.
First seen
Sep 9, 2026
Last seen
Sep 9, 2026
Latest stage
Notice
PRORULE → RULE
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Stage timeline
Notice·Sep 9, 2026·91 FR 57423
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
#2026-18311
Notice·Sep 9, 2026·91 FR 57433
Qualification of Drivers; Exemption Applications; Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
#2026-18307