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

SF 2337: Relating to traffic violations and enforcement, including the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving and the use of automated or remote systems for traffic law enforcement, providing penalties, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

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

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 allows the use of an electronic device if the vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway, or as far away from the center of the roadway as is practicable if the vehicle cannot be entirely removed.

Sponsors

Judiciary committee

Cost

More revenue: up to $178,000

Division I of Senate File 2337 is estimated to increase State General Fund revenue by $51,000 in FY 2025 and increase revenue by $178,000 per year beginning in FY 2026 compared to estimated FY 2024. Revenue may increase in future years if fewer warnings are gi…

Lobbying · 6 for, 6 against

For: General Motors LLC; Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; Iowa State Troopers Association; State Farm Insurance; State Police Officers Council

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

In plain words

  1. February 14, 2024Filed in the Senate
  2. February 14, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
  3. March 1, 2024Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SF2337