A bill for an act relating to registration requirements for vehicles designed primarily for off-highway use, including registration of all-terrain vehicles and information required to complete a form to register snowmobiles and vessels, providing fees, making appropriations, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
This bill updates Iowa's registration system for off-highway vehicles, including all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), snowmobiles, and vessels. It requires owners to register these vehicles with new fees (such as $25 for personalized plates) and establishes special plate options for veterans, firefighters, and others. Key provisions include mandatory registration, annual fee requirements, and specific rules for plate transfers and special designations. The law directly affects all Iowa residents who operate ATVs, snowmobiles, or vessels on public lands or waterways.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Feb 11, 2026
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Total actions
4
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 3, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 12:15PM RM 305.
legislature
Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Jones, Gosa and Siegrist.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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