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HF 2037Died when the session ended · January 24, 2024

Relating to motor vehicle window tint, and making penalties applicable

Topics:Public safety & emergenciesTransportation

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 11, 2024
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 16, 2024
  3. Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the House
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

Under current law, a person is prohibited from operating a motor vehicle equipped with a front windshield, a side window to the immediate right or left of the driver, or a sidewing forward of and to the left or right of the driver (window) which is excessively dark or reflective so that it is difficult for a person outside the motor vehicle to see into the motor vehicle through the window.7), “excessively dark or reflective” means the window does not meet a minimum standard of transparency of percent light transmittance.

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However, the requirement does not apply to a person who operates a motor vehicle owned or leased by a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency if the operation is part of the person’s official duties. This bill strikes the authority of the DOT to adopt rules establishing a minimum measurable standard of transparency and instead prohibits a person from operating on the highway a motor vehicle equipped with a window that meets a minimum standard of transparency of less than percent light transmittance.438 is punishable by a scheduled fine of $70.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 16, 2024. On January 24, 2024 it recommended passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.438

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Lobbying

0 for · 1 against · 10 undecided · Who →

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Similar bills

  • HF 206 Relating to motor vehicle window tint, and making penalties applicable
    91st General Assembly · Renumbered as HF 766
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  • SSB 1019 Relating to motor vehicle window tint, and making penalties applicable
    91st General Assembly · Subcommittee recommends passage
    Nearly identical
  • SF 2267 Relating to motor vehicle window tint, and making penalties applicable
    90th General Assembly · Approved by committee
    Nearly identical
  • HF 2024 Relating to motor vehicle window tint, and making penalties applicable
    91st General Assembly · In committee
    Very similar

Matched by the wording of each bill’s explanation, or an identical title. Companion bills and renumbered versions of this bill aren’t listed; they’re the same bill.