SF 2409: Relating to Gadsden flag special registration plates, providing fees, and making appropriations

What it does

This bill authorizes the department of transportation (DOT) to design and issue Gadsden flag special registration plates. The bill requires the plate’s background to be black and the plate’s numbers and letters to be yellow. The left side of the plate must contain the image of a yellow rattlesnake coiled on grass. The phrase “Don’t Tread on Me” must appear at the bottom of the plate. The bill provides that the special Gadsden flag fee for letter-number designated Gadsden flag plates is $50. An applicant may obtain personalized Gadsden flag plates upon payment of the $25 fee for personalized plates set forth under current law, which is in addition to the special Gadsden flag fee.

Senate subcommittee · named February 26, 2026

• Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D) · bill.dotzler@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Firearms Coalition, Inc.; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps

In plain words

1. February 19, 2026Filed in the Senate
2. February 19, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
3. February 24, 2026Sent to the Senate Ways and Means committee
4. February 26, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Schultz, Dotzler and Reichman
5. March 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it