Iowa HF2296 restricts counties and cities from issuing local identification cards to residents.

Iowa HF2296 prohibits counties and cities from issuing identification cards to their residents, with exceptions. Counties can issue driver’s licenses, nonoperator’s identification cards, and persons with disabilities identification devices. Cities and counties can issue identification cards to employees or elected officials related to their job duties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.

Iowa HF2296 restricts counties and cities from issuing local identification cards to residents.

Iowa HF2296 prohibits counties and cities from issuing identification cards to their residents, with exceptions. Counties can issue driver’s licenses, nonoperator’s identification cards, and persons with disabilities identification devices. Cities and counties can issue identification cards to employees or elected officials related to their job duties. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2026.