The bill proposes significant amendments to the Iowa Code concerning the Department of Transportation (DOT), particularly in the areas of drivers' licenses, electronic communications, and record-keeping systems. It removes references to "chauffeurs instruction permits" and mandates that all accident reports be submitted electronically to the DOT. The bill also facilitates the electronic renewal and replacement of drivers' licenses and non-operator identification cards, contingent upon meeting specific eligibility criteria. Additionally, it establishes a unified records system for vehicle-related documentation, eliminating the previous requirement for county treasurers to maintain separate records systems.

Moreover, the bill updates the definition of personal information to include electronic mail addresses and restricts the DOT from disclosing this information without consent, except to designated parties. It allows the DOT to utilize electronic communication for delivering various documents, excluding notices of sanctions, to individuals who have opted in for such methods. These changes are set to take effect on December 1, 2028, or upon the DOT's notification of the completion of its new records and electronic communications systems.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 321.1, 321.180, 321.191, 321.196, 321M.1, 321.190, 321.195, 321.24, 321.40, 321.20, 321.198