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IA SF152

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Veterans Affairs

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Allows the Iowa Department of Transportation to waive the driving skills test and physical/mental examinations for active duty military personnel or those who separated from service within the past year

  • Applicants must certify they held only a military license (no civilian license) during the two years prior to application and maintained a clear driving record with no suspensions, revocations, or moving violations causing accidents

  • Requires applicants to provide evidence of military employment in a position requiring motor vehicle operation for at least two years before honorable separation, documented by DD214 discharge papers

  • Military applicants receiving the waiver must still complete vision screening, highway sign recognition tests, and Iowa traffic law knowledge tests

  • Exempts qualifying military applicants from standard driver education requirements under Iowa Code section 321.178

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to state driver's license requirements for certain persons with a military driver's license.(Formerly SSB 1037.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Veterans Affairs2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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