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IA HF2669
IA HF2669A bill for an act relating to driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards marked to reflect a holder's nonapparent disability status, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HF 2476.)
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Introduced
02/23/2026
02/23/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who has autism spectrum disorder may be issued a driver’s license or nonoperator’s identification card (ID card) that is marked to reflect the person’s autism spectrum disorder status on the face of the license or ID card. This bill instead authorizes a person with a nonapparent disability, as described in the bill, to be issued a driver’s license or ID card marked to reflect the person’s nonapparent disability status. A person must request the person’s license or ID card be marked when the person applies for issuance or renewal of a license or ID card. A person may choose to have the license or ID card marked with a butterfly design approved by the department of transportation (DOT) or in a manner the DOT determines is sufficient to signify the person has a nonapparent disability. In accordance with current law, the DOT may establish criteria under which a license or ID card may be marked, including requiring an applicant to submit medical proof of the applicant’s nonapparent disability status. The bill does not amend the manner in which a license or ID card is marked to reflect the status of a deaf person or hard-of-hearing person pursuant to Code sections 321.189(9) and 321.190(1)(b)(5). The bill applies on and after March 1, 2027, or the date the DOT submits to the Iowa administrative code editor for publication in the Iowa administrative bulletin a statement by the director of transportation that the applicable phase of the DOT’s new records system is implemented, whichever is earlier. The DOT is also required to forward a copy of the statement to the Iowa Code editor.
AI Summary
This bill expands the ability for individuals to have their driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards (ID cards) marked to reflect a disability. Currently, only individuals with autism spectrum disorder can request such a marking, but this bill allows any person with a "nonapparent disability" – which includes conditions like autism spectrum disorder, mental disabilities, developmental disabilities, or any other intellectual disability – to request their license or ID card be marked. Applicants can choose to have a butterfly design or another marking approved by the Department of Transportation (DOT) signify their nonapparent disability, and the DOT can establish criteria for this, including requiring medical proof. This change does not affect how deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals' status is marked on licenses or ID cards. The bill also specifies that the DOT will maintain this information in its electronic database and will consult with the Department of Health and Human Services to create educational materials about this option. The provisions of this bill will take effect on March 1, 2027, or when the DOT confirms a phase of its new records system is implemented, whichever comes first.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 374. (on 02/23/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2669 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2669.html |
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