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SF 2203Died when the session ended · February 25, 2026

Relating to the verification of United States citizenship of persons registering to vote and registered voters

Sponsored by the Senate State Government Committee

Topics:State governmentImmigration

Same legislation: SSB 3045

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Also covers SSB 3045.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
  3. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202634–13
  5. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  6. Next: Passes the House
  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

This bill relates to the verification of the citizenship status of registered voters and applicants to register to vote. citizenship of all registered voters. The bill requires the registrar to inform each county commissioner of registration (commissioner) of the results of the verification for each registrant in the commissioner’s county. citizenship and immigration services to correct information that the registrant believes to be inaccurate. If a registrant does not provide proof of citizenship within days of receipt of notice, the bill requires a commissioner to cancel the registration.

Read the full explanation

citizenship of all registered voters on an annual basis.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5032; see Amendments. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 20, 2026 (as SSB 3045). On January 28, 2026 it recommended passage.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 28, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§48A.25B

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Lobbying

4 for · 13 against · 3 undecided · Who →

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Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

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SSB 3045Renumbered

91st General Assembly

SF 2203Passed a chamberfrom SSB 3045

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