HF 613: Relating to the maximum driving distance for persons issued a special minor’s restricted driver’s license who participate in open enrollment

What it does

Under current law, a person between the ages of and years who holds a special minor’s restricted license (licensee) is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations for a number of purposes during specified times, including to attend duly scheduled courses of instruction regardless of whether the licensee is receiving competent private instruction or independent private instruction, or is enrolled in a public school or accredited nonpublic school. A licensee is authorized to operate a motor vehicle during the hour before and after the beginning and end of the licensee’s duly scheduled courses of instruction.

House subcommittee · named February 26, 2025

• Rep. Chad Behn (R) · chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams (R) · craig.williams@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Elizabeth Wilson (D) · elizabeth.wilson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 1 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Catholic Conference

Against: Iowa Association of Christian Schools

In plain words

1. February 26, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 26, 2025House subcommittee named: Behn, Williams and Wilson
3. March 4, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. March 5, 2025Approved by the House committee
5. March 5, 2025Committee vote: 14–6
6. March 7, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 896