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Relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles transporting hazardous materials, and making penalties applicable
Sponsored by the House Transportation Committee
Topics:Transportation
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 18, 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 General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
Under current law, a driverless-capable vehicle equipped with an automated driving system and meeting certain requirements is authorized to operate on highways while performing all real-time operational and tactical functions (dynamic driving task) regardless of whether a conventional human driver is present in the vehicle.519 and all applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws. This bill prohibits a driverless-capable vehicle transporting hazardous material from operating without a conventional human driver.
Read the full explanation
secretary of transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which has been so designated.482. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855.
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 January 21, 2026 (as HSB 598). On February 16, 2026 it recommended passage.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part
1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 16, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site
Iowa Code it changes
Amends§321.515
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Lobbying
3 for · 4 against · 15 undecided · Who →
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