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HF 2102Died when the session ended · February 26, 2026

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

Sponsored by Rep. Ann Meyer (R)

Topics:State governmentTransportation

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 15, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 30, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Iowa currently allows driver's license stations to use languages other than English for some tasks. This bill would remove that exception and require all driver's license exams to be given in English. It also stops the department of transportation from using any language other than English when testing applicants.1

Read the official explanation

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.

Why it matters. People applying for driver's licenses would no longer be able to take their examinations in languages other than English. The Iowa Department of Transportation and its designated third parties would be prohibited from using any language except English to examine applicants.2

Full bill text3

Senate subcommittee

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

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: March 12, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§1.18§321.187

How the Code works4

Lobbying

2 for · 13 against · 4 undecided · Who →

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