This bill amends Iowa's vehicle registration laws to transition from requiring two registration plates for most motor vehicles to issuing only one registration plate. The new law stipulates that the single registration plate must be attached to the rear of the vehicle, while the registration plate for truck tractors will continue to be affixed to the front. The bill includes various amendments to existing sections of the Code, replacing instances of "plates" with "plate" and making corresponding adjustments to ensure consistency with the new requirement.

Additionally, the bill outlines a transition plan for implementing this change, which will take effect on July 1, 2026. Individuals who currently possess two registration plates will be allowed to attach only one plate moving forward and must return or transfer both plates if necessary. The bill also directs the Code editor to make any necessary corrections to related sections of the law to reflect this change in registration plate requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.18, 285.1, 321.26, 321.40, 321.115, 321.115A, 321.109, 321.387, 321.388, 321J.4B