The bill establishes a new requirement for the verification of citizenship and immigration status for individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license or non-operator's identification card in Iowa. Specifically, it mandates that the Department of Transportation utilize the SAVE program, or any successor federal verification system, to confirm the United States citizenship and immigration status of applicants who do not provide proof of citizenship. If an applicant fails to provide such proof and the department cannot verify their lawful presence in the United States, the issuance or renewal of the driver's license or identification card will be denied.

The provisions of this act will take effect on March 1, 2027, or earlier if the Department of Transportation submits a statement indicating that the relevant phase of their new records system has been implemented. This statement must also be forwarded to the Iowa Code editor for publication.