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90th General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HSB 707: HSB 707

Became HF 2595 · Its progress continues under the new number.

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.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

See the fiscal note

Division I of House File 2595 is estimated to increase State General Fund revenue by $76,000 per year beginning in FY 2026. Revenue may increase in future years if fewer warnings are given in lieu of tickets.

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
  2. February 13, 2024House subcommittee named: Best, Meggers, Meyer and B
  3. February 14, 2024Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 14, 2024Approved by the House committee
  5. February 19, 2024Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2595

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/HSB707