Relating to the verification of citizenship and immigration status of persons who apply for or renew a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card

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: Senate committeeFebruary 3, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202642–5
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   Done: House committeeMarch 18, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseApril 15, 202687–8
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 11, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

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What’s in it

This bill requires the department of transportation (DOT) to use the federal systematic alien verification for entitlements system to verify the U.S. citizenship and immigration status of each person who applies for issuance or renewal of a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card and who does not provide proof that the person is a U.S. citizen. The bill prohibits the DOT from issuing or renewing a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card if the person does not provide proof the person is a U.S. citizen and the DOT is unable to verify the person’s status as lawfully present in the United States.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment H-8230; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. On January 21, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink REmail
• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Cindy Winckler DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§321.183A

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