HSB 190: HSB 190

What it does

OPERATION IN EMERGENCY SITUATIONS.231 when in pursuit of a perpetrator of a misdemeanor, in addition to the circumstances allowed under current law. _____ motorists. The bill also allows the drivers of official fire department vehicles, police vehicles, rescue vehicles, ambulances, emergency medical services vehicles, emergency management vehicles, and peace officers riding a police bicycle to proceed past a red or stop signal or stop sign, but only after slowing down to a speed deemed necessary for safe operation by the driver based on information known to the driver at the time, and to exceed the maximum speed limits so long as the driver does not recklessly endanger life or property.

House subcommittee · named February 9, 2021

• Rep. Gary Worthan (R)
• Rep. Thomas D. Gerhold (R) · thomas.gerhold@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jennifer Konfrst (D) · jennifer.konfrst@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Professional Fire Fighters; Iowa State Association of Counties; Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; State Police Officers Council

Against: Iowa Association for Justice

In plain words

1. February 9, 2021Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 9, 2021House subcommittee named: Worthan, Gerhold and Konfrst
3. February 11, 2021Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 25, 2021Approved by the House committee
5. March 3, 2021Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 721