A bill for an act relating to temporary restricted licenses issued to persons whose driver’s license is suspended.

HF 2586 changes Iowa's temporary restricted license (TRL) program for people with suspended noncommercial driver's licenses. It allows the Iowa Department of Transportation to issue a TRL if the applicant completes a driver improvement course, replacing current restrictions that limited driving to specific places and times. Under the new rule, TRL holders can drive anywhere permitted for a regular class C license, not just to work or medical appointments. Existing TRL holders issued before July 1, 2026, are exempt from the new course requirement and maintain their current restrictions. The bill does not affect TRL rules for certain violations like DUI or commercial driving restrictions.