Iowa HF2476: A BILL FOR An Act relating to driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards marked to reflect a holder’s nonapparent disability status

What the bill says

A bill FOR An Act relating to driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards marked to reflect a holder's nonapparent disability status.

From the introduced text, February 16, 2026:

A BILL FOR An Act relating to driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards marked to reflect a holder's nonapparent disability status. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5121YH (4) th/ns H.F. 2476 Section 1. Section 321.189, subsection 10, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows: 10. Autism spectrum disorder Nonapparent disability status. A licensee who has a nonapparent disability, including autism spectrum disorder, as defined in section 514C.28, a mental disability, as defined in section 915.37, a developmental disability, as defined in section 335.25, or any other intellectual disability, may request that the license be marked to reflect the licensee's autism spectrum disorder nonapparent disability status on the face of the license when the licensee applies for the issuance or renewal of a license. A licensee may choose to have the face of the person's license marked with a butterfly design approved by the department, or in a manner the department determines is sufficient to signify the person has a nonapparent disability. The department may adopt rules pursuant to chapter 17A establishing criteria under which a license may be marked, including requiring the licensee to submit medical proof of the licensee's autism spectrum disorder nonapparent disability status. When a driver's license is so marked, the licensee's autism spectrum disorder nonapparent disability status …

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Sponsors

• Elizabeth Wilson (D, 73) · primary sponsor
• Elinor Levin (D, 89)
• Bob Kressig (D, 75)
• Ross Wilburn (D, 50)
• Jr, Amos
• Steven Holt (R, 12)
• David Blom (R, 52)
• Larry McBurney (D, 44)
• Megan Srinivas (D, 30)
• Mary Madison (D, 31)
• Brett Barker (R, 51)
• Jones, Megan (R, 6)

Latest actions

1. February 23, 2026: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2669 .
2. February 18, 2026: Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
3. February 18, 2026: Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 362 .
4. February 18, 2026: Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 362 .
5. February 17, 2026: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 12:15PM House Lounge.
6. February 17, 2026: Subcommittee: Wilson, Henderson and Meggers. H.J. 318 .
7. February 16, 2026: Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 295 .

Votes

• Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 362 . (February 18, 2026): 20 yea, 0 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF2476?

HF2476 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards marked to reflect a holder’s nonapparent disability status.

What does HF2476 do?

In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to driver's licenses and nonoperator's identification cards marked to reflect a holder's nonapparent disability status.

What is the status of HF2476?

In committee as of February 23, 2026. Latest action: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2669 . (February 23, 2026).

Who sponsored HF2476?

Elizabeth Wilson (D, 73), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HF2476?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2476&ga=91