HF 202: Relating to the driving privileges of unsupervised persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, a person between the ages of and is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations, for certain activities, and during certain times if the person (licensee) holds a special minor’s restricted license. This bill adds established places of religious worship to the list of approved driving locations. The bill authorizes a licensee to operate a motor vehicle for the purposes of attending religious worship services or participating in volunteer service programs at the licensee’s established place of religious worship during the hour before and after the service or program.

House subcommittee · named February 5, 2025

• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David Sieck (R) · david.sieck@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 8 for, 1 against

For: Classical Conversations; Dr. Tanja Garrison; Homeschool Iowa; Iowa Association of Christian Schools; Iowa Catholic Conference; Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition; The Family Leader; The Family Leader Foundation

Against: Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers

In plain words

1. February 3, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 5, 2025House subcommittee named: Williams, Madison and Sieck
3. February 11, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it with changes
4. February 19, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. February 19, 2025Committee vote: 18–3
6. February 24, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number