Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SF 2189 — A bill for an act relating to information required for nonresidents who apply for vehicle registration and issuance of a certificate of title.

Last action — Signed by Governor.

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  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
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    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 01, 2026.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill outlines information nonresidents must provide to register vehicles and obtain titles.

The bill establishes requirements for nonresidents applying for vehicle registration and certificates of title. It specifies what information is needed from these applicants.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are a nonresident, you will need to provide certain information to register your vehicle.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

45 added · 67 removed

Plain-language change summary

The changes to Senate File 2189 involve the formal approval and certification of the bill by key legislative figures, indicating that the bill has successfully passed through the necessary stages in the legislature. This signifies that the proposed law regarding vehicle registration requirements for nonresidents is now closer to becoming official. By including the Governor's approval section, it highlights the bill's progression and emphasizes its importance for ensuring that nonresidents have clear guidelines when applying for vehicle registration in the state.

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Senate File 2189 - Enrolled Senate File 2189 AN ACT RELATING TO INFORMATION REQUIRED FOR NONRESIDENTS WHO APPLY FOR VEHICLE REGISTRATION AND ISSUANCE OF A CERTIFICATE OF TITLE.
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(1) If Except as provided in subparagraph (2), if the vehicle is owned by a nonresident but is subject to issuance of an Iowa certificate of title or registration, the application shall must also contain the full legal name, Iowa driver’s license number or Iowa nonoperator’s identification card number, date of birth, bona fide residence, and mailing address of the primary user of the vehicle.
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______________________________ ______________________________ AMY SINCLAIR PAT GRASSLEY President of the Senate Speaker of the House I hereby certify that this bill originated in the Senate and is known as Senate File 2189, Ninety-first General Assembly.
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor.

  2. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor.

  3. Explanation of vote.

  4. Message from House.

  5. Immediate message.

  6. Passed House, yeas 81, nays 6.

  7. Placed on calendar under unfinished business.

  8. Placed on calendar.

  9. Committee vote: Yeas, 17. Nays, 2. Excused, 2.

  10. Committee report, recommending passage.

  11. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  12. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2026 12:15PM House Lounge.

  13. Subcommittee: Jones, Bagniewski and Bossman.

  14. Read first time, referred to Transportation.

  15. Message from Senate.

  16. Immediate message.

  17. Passed Senate, yeas 47, nays 0.

  18. Committee report, approving bill.

  19. Introduced, placed on calendar.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Votes

Shall the bill pass?

Passed 47 Yea · 0 Nay · 3 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31002
Democrat 17001
Total 48003
% of votes cast 94%0%0%6%
How each member voted (51)
Member Party Vote
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Catelin Drey Democrat Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Matt Blake Democrat Yea
Mike Zimmer Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Yea
Renee Hardman Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Yea
Thomas Townsend Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Yea
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Not Voting
Adrian Dickey Republican Yea
Amy Sinclair Republican Yea
Annette Sweeney Republican Yea
Carrie Koelker Republican Yea
Charlie McClintock Republican Yea
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Yea
Dan Dawson Republican Yea
Dan Zumbach Republican Yea
Dave Sires Republican Yea
David D. Rowley Republican Not Voting
Dawn Driscoll Republican Yea
Dennis Guth Republican Yea
Doug Campbell Republican Yea
Jack Whitver Republican Yea
Jason Schultz Republican Yea
Jeff Reichman Republican Yea
Jeff Taylor Republican Yea
Jesse Green Republican Yea
Julian B. Garrett Republican Not Voting
Kara Warme Republican Yea
Ken Rozenboom Republican Yea
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Yea
Kevin Alons Republican Yea
Lynn Evans Republican Yea
Mark Costello Republican Yea
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Yea
Mike Bousselot Republican Yea
Mike Klimesh Republican Yea
Mike Pike Republican Yea
Sandy Salmon Republican Yea
Scott Webster Republican Yea
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Yea

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors SF 2189?
SF 2189 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORTATION.
What is the current status of SF 2189?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 04, 2026. Enacted.
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