Relating to the operation of mini-trucks on highways, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
Next: Passes the House
Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill prohibits a person from operating a mini-truck on a highway with a speed limit greater than miles per hour, other than when crossing at an intersection. The bill also prohibits a mini-truck from being registered as an antique vehicle. As used in the bill, a “mini-truck” is a motor vehicle designed, used, or maintained primarily for the transportation of property and having four wheels, an engine displacement of 660 cubic centimeters or less, an overall length of 130 inches or less, an overall height of inches or less, and an overall width of inches or less.

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By operation of law, a person who violates the bill commits a simple misdemeanor. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. Because a mini-truck is defined as a motor vehicle for purposes of Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road), a mini-truck operated on a highway is required to be registered and equipped with the parts, lamps, and other equipment in proper condition and adjustment as required for motor vehicles under Code chapter 321.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Creates§321.275A

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