Senate passes bill requiring SAVE verification for driver licenses with delayed start date
The Senate adopted an amendment delaying implementation and passed Senate File 21‑87, a bill directing the DOT to use the federal SAVE database (or successor) to verify immigration status for driver licenses and non‑operator IDs; opponents warned of false positives and barriers to eligible residents.
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The Iowa Senate voted to concur with amendments and pass Senate File 21‑87, which directs the Department of Transportation to use the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) database or an authorized successor to verify immigration status of applicants for driver's licenses and nonoperator identification cards.
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