A bill for an act relating to driver’s licenses marked to reflect veteran status.
HF 2479 allows Iowa drivers who are honorably discharged veterans to request that their driver's license include the word "VETERAN" prominently displayed. It directly affects veterans, including National Guard members regardless of their active duty service days (removing a current requirement of at least 90 days). To qualify, applicants must provide proof of service, such as a DD-214 form showing honorable discharge, and the Department of Transportation will notify local veteran affairs commissions. The bill clarifies the definition of "veteran" for license marking purposes, aligning with broader state veteran status definitions.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2026
Last action Feb 16, 2026
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Feb 16, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Veterans Affairs.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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State
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Jeff Cooling
DDemocratic
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