A bill for an act relating to driver’s licenses and nonoperator’s identification cards marked to reflect a holder’s nonapparent disability status, and including applicability provisions.

HF 2669 allows individuals with nonapparent disabilities - including autism spectrum disorder, mental disabilities, or developmental disabilities - to request that their Iowa driver's license or nonoperator ID card include a visible marking (like a butterfly design approved by the Department of Transportation) to indicate their disability status. When applying for or renewing a license or ID card, holders must specifically request this marking and may need to provide medical proof of their disability. The Department of Transportation will note the disability status in its electronic database for law enforcement access and must develop educational materials about the option. The bill takes effect on March 1, 2027, or when the new records system is implemented, and does not change existing marking for deaf or hard-of-hearing individuals.