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Relating to the color of light displayed by headlamps and auxiliary driving lamps, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Joshua Meggers (R)
Topics:Public safety & emergenciesTransportation
Same legislation: HF 2022
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
- Done: House committeeJanuary 20, 2026
- Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
- 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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary Drivers would no longer be allowed to use headlights or extra driving lights that shine any color other than white. People who break this rule could face a fine of $45. This change does not affect the colors required for turn signals.1
Read the official explanation
This bill prohibits a motor vehicle from being equipped with headlamps or auxiliary driving lamps that display light that is a color other than white. A person who violates Code section 321.385 or 321.403 commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $45 scheduled fine. The bill does not affect the color requirements for signal lamps under Code sections 321.317 and 321.404.
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: January 15, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Lobbying
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