Bill banning some local-government ID cards heads to governor’s desk

By: Kathie Obradovich

Outlets: Iowa Capital Dispatch

Published: April 7, 2026

Words: 380

Last Updated: 3 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Iowa Senate sent legislation to the governor’s desk Tuesday that bans cities and counties from issuing identification cards to its residents, with some exceptions.

House File 2296 passed the Senate on a vote of 31-14. It passed the House on Feb. 25.

The bill would still allow counties to issue official state driver’s licenses and non-operator ID cards. It also would allow cities or counties to issue IDs for local government employees or …

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