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Restricting counties and cities from issuing a local form of identification
Topics:State governmentCities & counties
Same legislation: HF 2296
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 3, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2296
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2296 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2296 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Cities and counties would no longer be allowed to give out identification cards to people living in their areas. There are exceptions for counties that already issue driver's licenses or special IDs for people with disabilities. Local governments can also still give IDs to their own employees or elected officials for work purposes.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits a county or city from issuing identification cards to its residents. The bill provides exceptions for counties authorized to issue driver’s licenses, nonoperator’s identification cards, and persons with disabilities identification devices pursuant to Code chapter 321M. The bill also provides an exception for a county or city when issuing an identification card to an employee or elected official relating to the employee’s or official’s job duties.
House subcommittee
Named January 14, 2026. 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
10 written public comments to its subcommittee: March 10, 2026 (8), January 28, 2026 (2) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
7 for · 23 against · 7 undecided · Who →
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