Bills › 91st General Assembly

Relating to police, fire department, and other emergency vehicles

Sponsored by Rep. Joshua Meggers (R)

Topics:Public safety & emergenciesTransportation

Same legislation: HF 938

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedMarch 4, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeMarch 5, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeMarch 6, 2025
  4. Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 938
  5. Next: Senate committee
  6. Next: Passes the Senate
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Became HF 938 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 938 What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary This change removes the word "official" from the lists of vehicles that are allowed to use emergency lights and sirens. It does not change any of the rules or responsibilities for the people driving those vehicles.1

Read the official explanation

This bill amends provisions in Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road) by striking the word “official” when it precedes lists of authorized emergency vehicles and other similar vehicles. The bill does not amend the rights and responsibilities of a person who operates such a vehicle.

Full bill text2

House subcommittee

Named March 5, 2025. On March 6, 2025 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§321.231§321.424§321.433

How the Code works3

Lobbying

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