Requiring proof of a valid driver’s license and financial liability coverage to renew the registration of a vehicle

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2025
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
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, an annual vehicle registration is required to be renewed upon payment of the appropriate fee.20B, that financial liability coverage is in effect for the vehicle. The department of transportation or county treasurer is required to refuse registration renewal if an applicant does not comply with the bill. Financial liability coverage is generally required to be in effect for every motor vehicle driven on Iowa highways.18); a lienholder with a security interest in a motor vehicle that does not drive or move the vehicle; and motor vehicles owned by a motor vehicle dealer or wholesaler licensed pursuant to Code chapter 322.

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

House subcommittee

Named January 29, 2025. Meeting: Wednesday, February 5 · 2:30 PM · House Lounge.

• Rep. David E. Young REmail
• Rep. David Sieck REmail
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.40

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