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IA HF2628

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

3/4/2026

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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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 (ages 14-18) whose special minor's restricted license has been suspended
  • Currently, minors who violate their special minor's restricted license terms, are at fault in an accident, or are convicted of a moving violation face a 3-month license suspension plus an additional 3-month delay before receiving an intermediate license after turning 16
  • The instruction permit would allow suspended minors to continue driving while accompanied by a parent, guardian, qualified family member (age 21+), driver education instructor, or authorized adult (age 25+) with written parental permission
  • Instruction permit fee is $6, and applicants must meet standard eligibility requirements
  • Effective date is March 1, 2027, or when the DOT's new driver's license information technology system is implemented, whichever comes first

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.(Formerly HF 2113.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation3/5/2026

Full Bill Text

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