Immigration

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Transportation to verify the citizenship or immigration status of anyone applying for or renewing a driver's license or identification card who cannot prove U.S. citizenship. The verification must be done using the federal SAVE system or any successor federal system to confirm whether the applicant is lawfully present in the United States. If an applicant cannot prove U.S. citizenship and their lawful status cannot be verified through the federal system, the department is prohibited from issuing or renewing the license or identification card. The law applies to all license applicants and renewals, regardless of their immigration status, ensuring consistent verification procedures for all individuals seeking these documents.