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IA HF2113

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/16/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hess Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 321.194 to allow the Department of Transportation to issue an instruction permit to minors under 18 whose special minor's restricted license has been suspended
  • Currently, when a special minor's restricted license is suspended (for violations, at-fault accidents, or traffic convictions), the DOT cannot issue an intermediate license for an additional three months after the person's 16th birthday
  • The instruction permit allows supervised driving only, requiring an accompanying adult (parent, guardian, family member 21+, or approved instructor) in the front passenger seat who holds a valid license
  • Instruction permit fee is $6
  • Effective March 1, 2027, or upon publication of DOT's statement that the new driver's license IT system is implemented, whichever is earlier

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the driving privileges of persons under the age of eighteen who were previously issued a special minor's restricted license that was subsequently suspended, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2628.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 614.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/16/2026

Full Bill Text

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