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HF 439Died when the session ended · February 17, 2025

Relating to citizenship or immigration status for purposes of a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card, and including applicability provisions

Sponsored by the House Judiciary Committee

Topics:State governmentTransportationImmigration

Same legislation: HSB 37

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Also covers HSB 37.

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Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 17, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 17, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 13, 2025
  4. Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
  5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary People applying for or renewing a driver’s license or ID card must now state whether they are a U.S. citizen or an authorized noncitizen. The Department of Transportation will print this citizenship status on the back of the card. This rule applies to all new applications and renewals starting on the bill's effective date.1

Read the official explanation

This bill requires a person applying for a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card, including for renewal of either, to provide the person’s status as a citizen of the United States or status as a noncitizen authorized to be in the United States. The department of transportation (DOT) must include a person’s status on the back side of the person’s driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card, as applicable. The bill applies to driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards issued as a result of an application made, including for renewal, on or after the effective date of the bill.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named January 16, 2026. Meeting: Wednesday, January 28 · 12:00 PM · RM 19 (Cancelled).

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

15 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 28, 2026 (12), January 29, 2025 (3) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.182§321.189§321.190

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 16 against · 9 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 37Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 439Cleared committeefrom HSB 37