91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2628: Relating to the driving privileges of persons under the age of eighteen who were previously issued a special minor’s restricted license that was subsequently suspended, and including applicability provisions

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

What it does

Under current law, a person between the ages of and who holds a special minor’s restricted license (licensee) is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations for a number of purposes during specified times. If a licensee violates the restrictions of a special minor’s restricted license, is at fault in an accident or collision, or is convicted for violating a state law or city ordinance regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways, other than parking violations, the department of transportation (DOT) is required to suspend the license for three months and is prohibited from issuing an intermediate license to the person for an additional three months following the person’s 16th birthday.

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named March 9, 2026

Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Renee Hardman (D) · renee.hardman@legis.iowa.gov
Sen. Mark S. Lofgren (R) · mark.lofgren@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Blank Childrens Hospital; Homeschool Iowa

In plain words

February 19, 2026Filed in the House
March 4, 2026Passed the House, 91–6
March 5, 2026Arrived in the Senate
March 9, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Kraayenbrink, Hardman and Lofgren
March 11, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
March 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee