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

HF 2561: Relating to street takeovers, and providing penalties

Became HF 2658 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

278 (drag racing), with at least three motor vehicles present or one or more spectators present. A person who participates in a street takeover is subject to escalating penalties depending on the number of times the person has participated in a street takeover, ranging from a $500 fine to a $7,500 fine and confinement for no more than five years. Additionally, the department of transportation is required to revoke the driver’s license of a person who participates in a street takeover for one to four years, depending on the number of prior violations.

Sponsors

Rep. Joshua Meggers (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2026

  • Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov
  • Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: City of Waukee; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)

Against: ABATE of Iowa

In plain words

  1. February 16, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
  2. February 17, 2026House subcommittee named: Meggers, Gjerde and Hermanson
  3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
  5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 22–0
  6. February 20, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2658

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/HF2561