Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to the issuance and display of one registration plate on motor vehicles
Sponsored by Rep. Brett Barker (R)
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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 Most cars and vehicles in Iowa will only need one license plate instead of two. This single plate must be attached to the back of the vehicle, though truck tractors will still keep their plate on the front. Starting July 1, 2026, people who currently have two plates can switch to using just one.1
Read the official explanation
Under current law, two registration plates are issued for a motor vehicle other than an autocycle, motorcycle, motorized bicycle, or truck tractor, and are required to be attached to the front and rear of the vehicle. This bill provides that only one registration plate must be issued for a motor vehicle. The registration plate must be attached to the rear of the motor vehicle, except that the registration plate for a truck tractor must be attached to the front of the truck tractor, in accordance with current law. The bill also makes corresponding changes, directs the Code editor to make necessary changes, and provides for the transition from the use of two registration plates to the use of one registration plate. A person who was issued two registration plates is authorized to attach only one plate, in accordance with the bill, on and after July 1, 2026, and must transfer or return both plates if a transfer or return is required.
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§321.115§321.115A§321.18§321.22§321.26§321.34§321.37§321.385A§321.388§321J.4B
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