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IA HF2279

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Brooke Boden

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 321.189, subsection 8, to expand the definition of "veteran" for driver's license marking purposes
  • Allows National Guard members to receive veteran status designation on their driver's license regardless of the number of active duty service days served
  • Current DOT rules require at least 90 days of aggregate active duty service (other than training) for National Guard or reserve members to qualify for the veteran designation
  • Honorably discharged veterans can request the word "VETERAN" be marked prominently on their license upon presenting DD Form 214 or other satisfactory proof of status
  • County commission of veteran affairs must be notified and initiate contact with licensees who receive veteran-marked licenses via DD Form 214 presentation

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to driver's licenses marked to reflect veteran status.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs2/4/2026

Full Bill Text

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