HF 593 (LSB 2198HV (3) 90)

RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE AND SUSPENSION OF MOTOR VEHICLE  REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES OF TITLE. 

BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:

    Section 1.  Section 321.30, subsection 1, paragraph d, Code 2023, is amended to read as follows:
   d.  That the registration of the vehicle stands suspended or revoked, or the person applying for registration is prohibited from registering a motor vehicle, for any reason as provided in the motor vehicle laws of this state, except that the department and the county treasurer shall not refuse registration and issuance of a certificate of title or transfer of title as provided in section 321A.5 or 321A.17, or in accordance with rules adopted by the department.
    Sec. 2.  Section 321A.5, Code 2023, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  5.  Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the department and a county treasurer shall not refuse registration and issuance or transfer of a certificate of title to a person required by this section to deposit security, but the registration, once issued, shall be immediately suspended and the suspension shall remain in effect unless and until the owner deposits security in accordance with this section.
    Sec. 3.  Section 321A.17, Code 2023, is amended by adding the following new subsection:
   NEW SUBSECTION.  10.  Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, the department and a county treasurer shall not refuse registration and issuance or transfer of a certificate of title to a person required to give and thereafter maintain proof of financial responsibility under this section, but the registration, once issued, shall be immediately suspended and the suspension shall remain in effect unless and until the person gives and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility as required by this section.

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PAT GRASSLEY
Speaker of the House

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AMY SINCLAIR
President of the Senate

   I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 593, Ninetieth General Assembly.

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MEGHAN NELSON
Chief Clerk of the House

Approved _______________, 2023

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KIM REYNOLDS
Governor