Prohibiting the use of a language other than English for driver’s license examinations

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 26, 202658–30
5. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, the English language is the official language of the state of Iowa. All official documents, regulations, orders, transactions, proceedings, programs, meetings, publications, or actions taken or issued, which are conducted or regulated by, or on behalf of, or representing Iowa and all of its political subdivisions are required to be in the English language. However, there are exceptions to this requirement, including communications, examinations, and publications produced or utilized by driver’s license stations. This bill strikes driver’s license examinations from the exception. The bill also prohibits the department of transportation or designated third parties from using a language other than English to examine an applicant for a driver’s license.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named March 3, 2026. On March 12, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Mike Pike REmail
• Sen. Mark Costello REmail
• Sen. Cindy Winckler DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1.18§321.187

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

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