Restricting counties and cities from issuing a local form of identification

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 25, 202669–22
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 7, 202631–14
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   Done: To the GovernorApril 16, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawApril 16, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill prohibits a county or city from issuing identification cards to its residents. The bill provides exceptions for counties authorized to issue driver’s licenses, nonoperator’s identification cards, and persons with disabilities identification devices pursuant to Code chapter 321M. The bill also provides an exception for a county or city when issuing an identification card to an employee or elected official relating to the employee’s or official’s job duties.

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

House subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. On January 28, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Mike Vondran REmail
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde DEmail
• Rep. Sam Wengryn REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§331.301§364.3

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