HF 827: Relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable

What it does

276 prohibits the use of hand-held electronic communication devices to write, send, or view electronic messages while driving a motor vehicle.276 to prohibit any use of an electronic device while driving. The bill defines the terms “electronic device”, “use”, and “voice-activated or hands-free mode”. The bill allows the use of an electronic device if the vehicle is at a complete stop off the traveled portion of the roadway, or as far away from the center of the roadway as is practicable if the vehicle cannot be entirely removed.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2025

• Rep. Ann Meyer (R) · ann.meyer@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Sean Bagniewski (D) · sean.bagniewski@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Brent Siegrist (R) · brent.siegrist@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 34 for, 1 against

For: AARP Iowa; ABATE of Iowa; AFSCME Council 61; AT & T; Alliant Energy Corporation; American Planning Association Iowa Chapter; Brain Injury Association of Iowa; City of Waukee; Governor's Office; Heavy Highway Contractors Association; IBEW Iowa State Conference; ImpactLife; and 22 more

Against: AFSCME Council 61

In plain words

1. January 22, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee · as HSB 64
2. January 22, 2025House subcommittee named: Meyer, A., Bagniewski, Madison, Siegrist and Young · as HSB 64
3. January 28, 2025Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 64
4. February 12, 2025Approved by the House committee · as HSB 64
5. February 12, 2025Committee vote: 20–0 · as HSB 64
6. March 6, 2025Filed in the House
7. March 6, 2025Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 827 · as HSB 64
8. March 26, 2025Withdrawn