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Iowa lawmakers push to ban local ID cards, facing backlash over impacts on vulnerable residents.
Iowa lawmakers are advancing a bill to ban local governments from issuing identification cards, drawing strong opposition from advocates who say such cards help vulnerable residents access services, banking, and safety resources.
The proposed law targets programs in Johnson County and Central Iowa, where local IDs have been used since 2015.
At a hearing, 24 speakers voiced concerns, including impacts on survivors of domestic violence and disaster recovery efforts.
Despite no support for the bill, it moved to the House Public Safety Committee for further review.
The debate unfolds amid broader Republican efforts to eliminate property taxes due to rising home values and tax burdens.
Los legisladores de Iowa presionan para prohibir las tarjetas de identidad locales, enfrentando una reacción violenta por los impactos en los residentes vulnerables.