90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Tuesday, November 10, 2026

HSB 618: HSB 618

Became HF 2423 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Under current law, a person whose driver’s license is revoked for operating while intoxicated (OWI) is required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) prior to being issued a temporary restricted license (TRL) by the department of transportation (DOT). The IID must be installed on every vehicle owned or operated by the person, or every vehicle operated by the person if the person has had no previous conviction or revocation under Code chapter 321J. This bill instead requires an IID to be installed only on every vehicle operated by a person, regardless of previous convictions or revocations.

Cost

See the fiscal note

The fiscal impact cannot be estimated due to a lack of data. The penalty for a serious misdemeanor is an average State cost of a minimum of $400 and a maximum of $6,859. The estimated cost to the State General Fund includes costs incurred by the Judicial Branc…

House subcommittee · named January 25, 2024

Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Bill Gustoff (R) · bill.gustoff@legis.iowa.gov
Rep. Brian Meyer (D) · brian.meyer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Coalition of Ignition Interlock Manufacturers; Mothers Against Drunk Driving

Against: Iowa Association for Justice

In plain words

January 25, 2024Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
January 25, 2024House subcommittee named: Meggers, Gustoff, Meyer and B
February 6, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
February 7, 2024Approved by the House committee
February 8, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2423