HF 2595: Relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

What it does

USE OF ELECTRONIC DEVICES WHILE DRIVING.276 prohibits the use of hand-held electronic communication devices to write, send, or view electronic messages while driving a motor vehicle.276 to prohibit any use of an electronic device while driving. The bill defines the terms “electronic device”, “use”, and “voice-activated or hands-free mode”. The bill excludes certain actions while behind the wheel of a motor vehicle from being considered “driving” for purposes of the bill, such as being stopped at a stop light.

House subcommittee · named February 13, 2024

• Rep. Brian Best (R)
• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brian Meyer (D) · brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 9 against

For: Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Insurance Institute

Against: City of Cedar Rapids; City of Davenport; City of Des Moines; City of Marion; Iowa League of Cities; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Metropolitan Coalition; Sensys Gatso; Verra Mobility

In plain words

1. February 13, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee · as HSB 707
2. February 13, 2024House subcommittee named: Best, Meggers, Meyer and B · as HSB 707
3. February 14, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 707
4. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee · as HSB 707
5. February 19, 2024Filed in the House
6. February 19, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2595 · as HSB 707
7. March 13, 2024Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted