HSB 602: Relating to peer-to-peer car sharing programs

What it does

This bill relates to peer-to-peer car sharing programs. “Peer-to-peer car sharing program” (program) is defined in the bill.21.21. “Shared vehicle owner”, “car sharing period”, and “program agreement” are defined in the bill. The assumption of liability by a program shall not apply if the owner makes an intentional or fraudulent material misrepresentation or omission to the program prior to the car sharing period, or acts in concert with a shared vehicle driver (driver) to have the driver fail to return the shared vehicle according to the terms of the agreement.

House subcommittee · named January 22, 2026

• Rep. Jacob Bossman (R) · jacob.bossman@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Adam Zabner (D) · adam.zabner@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA); Turo Inc.

In plain words

1. January 22, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Commerce committee
2. January 22, 2026House subcommittee named: Bossman, Lawler and Zabner
3. February 5, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 10, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 10, 2026Committee vote: 22–0
6. February 16, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2497