HF 2375: Relating to conventional human drivers physically present in certain driverless-capable vehicles, and making penalties applicable

What it does

Under current law, a driverless-capable vehicle is authorized to operate on the public highways of Iowa without a conventional human driver physically present in the vehicle if the vehicle meets all of the specified system and safety requirements. This bill requires a conventional human driver to be physically present in a driverless-capable vehicle if the vehicle is operating for commercial purposes and not personal use. Under the bill, a conventional human driver physically present in a vehicle operating in accordance with the bill must have the ability to monitor the driverless-capable vehicle’s operation and, if necessary, intervene by taking over the operation of the vehicle manually, including but not limited to by stopping and shutting off the vehicle.

House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026

• Rep. Daniel Gosa (D) · daniel.gosa@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Federation of Labor, AFL-CIO; Teamsters Local 238

Against: Alliance For Automotive Innovation; General Motors LLC; Iowa Motor Truck Association; Tesla

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Gosa, Jones and Siegrist
3. February 16, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it