Relating to specially constructed motorcycles

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseMarch 5, 202686–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 18, 2026
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: To the Governor
Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

567, regardless of whether the motorcycle is constructed under a distinctive name, make, model, or type. Federal regulations generally require manufacturers of motor vehicles to permanently affix to each vehicle a certification label in such a manner that it cannot be removed without destroying or defacing it. 541) are applicable to the vehicle. Under current law, a person who registers a specially constructed vehicle must state the fact that the vehicle is specially constructed in the application.

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The application fee is $30. The application must be accompanied by a statement from the department of transportation (DOT) authorizing the motor vehicle to be titled and registered. A physical inspection of all specially constructed vehicles must be made so the DOT can determine whether the motor vehicle complies with the definition of “specially constructed vehicle” and to determine that the integral component parts are properly identified and that the rightful ownership is established before the owner can register and title the motor vehicle. The purpose of the physical inspection is not to determine whether the motor vehicle is in a condition safe to operate. Upon completion of every specially constructed vehicle, the owner is required to certify on a form prescribed by the DOT that the vehicle is in compliance with all equipment specifications required under Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road). If a vehicle does not meet the equipment requirements of Code chapter 321 due to the particular use for which it is designed or intended, the vehicle may be registered by the DOT upon payment of appropriate fees and after inspection and certification by the DOT that the vehicle is not in an unsafe condition.

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

House subcommittee

Named February 16, 2026. On February 17, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.1

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Lobbying

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Family tree

Where this legislation came from and where it went: earlier tries, the versions it moved through this Assembly, and later bills built on it.

91st General Assembly

HF 2439Renumbered HF 2679Passed a chamberfrom HF 2439

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