HSB 597: Prohibiting signs giving notice that an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement is used when the use of a system is not authorized

What it does

Under current law, a local authority is prohibited from using an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement (system) unless the local authority holds a valid permit issued by the department of transportation (DOT) to use a system at the system’s location. A local authority that holds a permit to use a system at a fixed location must erect permanent signs giving notice of the system at least 500 feet but not more than 1,000 feet along the approach of the highway where the system is used.

House subcommittee · named January 21, 2026

• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jeff Cooling (D) · jeff.cooling@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: Americans For Prosperity; VALOR Iowa

In plain words

1. January 21, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. January 21, 2026House subcommittee named: Jones, Cooling and Young
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2620