This bill mandates that the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) utilize the federal SAVE program, or any successor verification system, to confirm the citizenship and immigration status of individuals applying for or renewing a driver's license or non-operator's identification card. Specifically, it applies to those applicants who do not provide proof of U.S. citizenship. The bill stipulates that the DOT is prohibited from issuing or renewing a driver's license or non-operator's identification card if the applicant fails to provide proof of citizenship and the DOT cannot verify their lawful presence in the United States.

Additionally, the bill defines the SAVE program as the systematic alien verification for entitlements system managed by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. This legislative change aims to enhance the verification process for driver's licenses and identification cards, ensuring that only individuals who can prove their citizenship or lawful presence are granted these documents.