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Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session

Iowa House Bill HF2653

Caption

A bill for an act relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license for unlawful or fraudulent uses, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 707.)

Impact

The legislative proposal seeks to amend existing laws to tighten the criteria under which a driver’s license can be suspended by the Department of Transportation (DOT). It specifies that suspensions for violations related to unlawful use would no longer exceed a period of 30 days and that temporary restricted licenses will not be issued to those affected during their suspension period. The implications of this bill suggest a more uniform application of penalties that could have significant ramifications for young drivers and individuals who permit fraud in the use of their licenses.

Summary

House File 2653 addresses the suspension of an individual's driver’s license in cases of unlawful or fraudulent use. Specifically, the bill mandates the suspension of a person’s license for 30 days if they have illegally used or allowed the use of their license in violation of relevant sections of the Iowa Code. Additionally, if the individual is under the age of 21 and engages in activities such as altering or utilizing a fraudulently obtained license for alcohol or tobacco, the bill also applies. This legislation aims to strengthen regulations surrounding driver’s license misuse and enforce penalties for violations more stringently.

Contention

While proponents may argue that HF2653 enhances public safety and deters fraudulent behavior, there could be concerns regarding its impact on individual rights and mobility, particularly for younger drivers who may rely on driving for employment or education. The absence of options for temporary restricted licenses during a suspension period raises issues about transportation alternatives and the potential for hardship. Critics could contend that this bill presents excessive punitive measures that may disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, thereby initiating a debate about the balance between public safety and individual freedoms.

Latest IA HF2653 Activity

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Companion Bills

IA HSB707

Related A bill for an act relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license for unlawful or fraudulent uses, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2653.)

Previously Filed As

IA HF2334

A bill for an act relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license for unlawful or fraudulent uses, and including applicability provisions.

IA HSB707

A bill for an act relating to the suspension of a person's driver's license for unlawful or fraudulent uses, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 2653.)

IA HF2350

A bill for an act relating to the suspension of a driver's license issued to a person physically or mentally incapable of safely operating a motor vehicle.(Formerly HSB 560.)

IA HF2666

A bill for an act relating to the practice of licensed professions and the duties of the professional licensing boards, including applications, renewals, and fees, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 628.)

IA SF2434

A bill for an act relating to local government, including the approval of action by ordinance, and including applicability provisions. (Formerly SSB 3175.)

IA SF610

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SF 387, SSB 1089.)

IA SF387

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions.(Formerly SSB 1089; See SF 610.)

IA HF144

A bill for an act concerning the licensing and regulation of gambling games, including a moratorium on the issuance of new licenses, and including effective date and retroactive applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 80.)

IA HF439

A bill for an act relating to citizenship or immigration status for purposes of a driver's license or nonoperator's identification card, and including applicability provisions.(Formerly HSB 37.)

IA HF470

A bill for an act relating to alcoholic beverages, including license authorizations, bond requirements, and fee determinations, and including effective date and applicability provisions. (Formerly HSB 79.) Effective date: 04/25/2025, 07/01/2025. Applicability date: 11/10/2025.

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