Bill > SF302

This bill requires voter identification cards, driver's licenses, and nonoperator's identification cards to include an indication of the cardholder's citizenship status, specifically whether the individual is a citizen of the United States. When applying for or renewing these documents, applicants will need to indicate their citizenship status and, if applicable, provide proof of citizenship. For voting purposes, if a voter's identification does not clearly show their citizenship status, they will be required to present additional documentation proving their citizenship before being allowed to vote. The bill applies to all such documents applied for, issued, or renewed on or after the effective date of the Act. These changes impact multiple sections of Iowa's Code, including those related to voter registration, identification documents, and election procedures, with the stated goal of ensuring that only United States citizens can vote and obtain state-issued identification. The state commissioner will be responsible for adopting rules to implement these new citizenship verification requirements.

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https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF302