Relating to the verification of United States citizenship of persons registering to vote

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: Senate committeeFebruary 4, 2026
4. ✓
   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 25, 202634–13
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill requires a county commissioner of registration (registrar) to verify the U.S. citizenship of a person using the systematic alien verification for entitlements system of the U.S. citizenship and immigration services prior to registering the person to vote. The bill prohibits a registrar from registering a person to vote if the registrar is unable to verify the U.S. citizenship of the person. The bill allows a person to appeal the decision of a registrar to the district court in the registrar’s county, and the decision of the court shall be final.

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. On January 28, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Scott Webster REmail
• Sen. Cindy Winckler DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§48A.33A

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