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.
This bill requires Iowa's Department of Transportation to use a federal system to verify the citizenship and immigration status of individuals applying for or renewing driver's licenses or identification cards who cannot prove they are U.S. citizens. Under the new rules, the department cannot issue or renew these documents if an applicant fails to provide proof of U.S. citizenship and cannot be verified as lawfully present in the United States through the federal verification system. The legislation directly affects current and prospective license applicants by adding an additional verification step for those who are not U.S. citizens. The bill does not change requirements for U.S. citizens, who must continue to provide proof of citizenship as they currently do.
This bill (SF 2310) requires Iowa's Health and Human Services (HHS) to verify the immigration status and U.S. citizenship of applicants and recipients before approving or continuing benefits for four specific public assistance programs: SNAP (food assistance), Medicaid (healthcare), FIP (cash assistance), and CHIP (children's health insurance). It mandates using the federal "Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Online" (SAVE) system to check this information. The change applies to both initial eligibility determinations and ongoing eligibility reviews for these programs. The bill does not alter benefit levels or eligibility criteria beyond this verification step.
HB 663 requires state agencies to verify U.S. citizenship or immigration status for specific rights and privileges. It mandates using the federal SAVE program to confirm eligibility for state-issued professional licenses, voter registration (requiring a citizenship affirmation oath), and employment (via e-Verify for new hires). The bill defines "unauthorized alien" as unlawfully present under federal law and applies this standard to deny professional licenses or affect bail decisions for certain offenses. It directly affects applicants for licenses, voters, and individuals facing pretrial detention in cases involving "forcible felonies." The policy changes focus on implementing federal verification systems for state-level eligibility determinations.
HF 2041 requires all Iowa law enforcement agencies and officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies when requested. The bill mandates that if a law enforcement agency holds someone subject to an ICE detainer request, it must fully comply with the instructions in that request. This directly affects Iowa police departments, sheriffs' offices, and jail staff who would need to follow federal immigration detainer procedures. The key provision is the mandatory compliance with federal immigration detainer requests, shifting responsibility for processing such requests to state law enforcement. The bill does not create new penalties but requires state agencies to act on federal immigration requests.
SF 2097 requires all Iowa state law enforcement agencies and officers to cooperate with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal immigration agencies when requested. It specifically mandates that if law enforcement has custody of a person named in an immigration detainer request from ICE, they must fully comply with that request and any related legal documents. The bill directly affects Iowa police departments, sheriff's offices, and state troopers by changing how they handle federal immigration detainer requests. This policy change shifts responsibility to state agencies to comply with federal immigration holds rather than allowing them to independently decide whether to honor such requests.
This bill requires Iowa police and jail staff to cooperate with federal immigration officials upon request and to comply with formal federal holds on individuals. It directly affects all local law enforcement agencies and detention facilities in Iowa. The key provision mandates that state agencies follow immigration detainer requests from U.S. Customs and Border Protection or similar federal entities. The bill is currently under review by the Workforce Subcommittee after introduction in January 2026.
HSB 187 requires all Iowa law enforcement agencies to enter written agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by January 1, 2026, to participate in two federal immigration programs: the jail enforcement model and the warrant service officer program under Section 287(g) of federal law. This applies directly to every law enforcement agency in Iowa, mandating formal cooperation with ICE for immigration enforcement. The bill specifies that agencies must establish these agreements for both federal program models. It overrides a state law that would have exempted agencies from complying if funding wasn't provided, making the requirement mandatory.
This bill requires all Iowa public school districts, accredited private schools, charter schools, and innovation zone schools to cooperate with lawful requests from federal immigration and customs enforcement officers. It prohibits schools from adopting policies that discourage staff from assisting such officers or distributing communications indicating non-cooperation to students, parents, or employees. Violations could lead to loss of school accreditation (for public/private schools) or revocation of charter contracts (for charter schools), as determined by the state education department. The law specifically mandates that administrators must comply with these requirements and face disciplinary action if they violate them.
This bill imposes criminal penalties on Iowa law enforcement officers, including sheriffs, who knowingly fail to comply with state immigration enforcement requirements. A conviction for violating this law would constitute a class D felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines between $1,025 and $10,245. Additionally, a conviction would automatically result in the revocation of the officer's law enforcement certification by the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy. The bill directly affects sworn law enforcement personnel whose duties involve immigration enforcement under Chapter 27A of Iowa Code.
