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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

HF 2437: Relating to the use of an electronic device by deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to communicate in American sign language while driving, and making penalties applicable

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

What it does

Under current law, a person is prohibited from using an electronic device while driving a motor vehicle unless the motor 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 from the traveled portion of the roadway. A person may use an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode. Exceptions to the general prohibition are provided, and this bill adds to the exceptions by authorizing a deaf or hard-of-hearing person to use an electronic device to communicate in American sign language while driving.

Sponsors

Rep. Barb Kniff McCulla (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 16, 2026

  • Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

  1. February 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
  2. February 16, 2026House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Williams and Wilson

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/91/HF2437