HSB 686: Relating to the operating privileges of drivers of authorized emergency vehicles and police officers riding police bicycles

What it does

451. Privately owned vehicles which may be designated as authorized emergency vehicles include an ambulance or fire or rescue vehicle; a state or county medical examiner vehicle; a personal vehicle of a sheriff, deputy sheriff, chief of police, police officer, chief of a paid fire department, or certified chief or certified fire officer of a volunteer fire department, a combination volunteer-paid fire department, or a nonprofit corporation that delivers emergency services on behalf of a municipality; a towing or recovery vehicle; or a personal vehicle of a chief, medical director, or certified medical provider of an authorized emergency medical service.

House subcommittee · named February 5, 2026

• Rep. Joshua Meggers (R) · joshua.meggers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Cindy Golding (R) · cindy.golding@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Rob Johnson (D) · rob.johnson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 4 against

For: Iowa Bicycle Coalition; Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Fraternal Order of Police

Against: City of Waukee; Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Police Association

In plain words

1. February 5, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee
2. February 5, 2026House subcommittee named: Meggers, Golding, Johnson and R
3. February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 20–0
6. February 20, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2655