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

HF 574: Relating to the driving privileges of unsupervised persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license, and making penalties applicable

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 is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations, for certain activities, and during certain times if the person (licensee) holds a special minor’s restricted license. Certain further restrictions exist for some licensees, including a requirement that the licensee’s parent or guardian must complete a written consent form prescribed by the department of transportation prior to the licensee operating a vehicle unsupervised to a place of employment.

Sponsors

Rep. Samantha Fett (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

Lobbying · 8 for, 1 against

For: Classical Conversations; Dr. Tanja Garrison; Homeschool Iowa; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers

In plain words

  1. February 24, 2025Filed in the House
  2. April 3, 2025Sent to the House Transportation committee

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF574