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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2034: Relating to the use of automated vehicle noise enforcement systems

Became SF 2284 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

This bill prohibits local authorities from issuing a citation for a violation detected by an automated vehicle noise enforcement system, as defined in the bill, based on noise emitted from the use of a vehicle’s brake or exhaust system while the vehicle is reducing speed. A citation issued in violation of the bill is void and unenforceable.

Sponsors

Sen. Adrian Dickey (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named January 14, 2026

  • Sen. Adrian Dickey (R) · adrian.dickey@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Mike Pike (R) · mike.pike@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Thomas Townsend (D) · thomas.townsend@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 6 for, 10 against

For: ABATE of Iowa; Americans For Prosperity; City of Des Moines; Flock Group Inc. dba Flock Safety; Institute for Justice; Iowa Motor Truck Association

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Axon Enterprise,Inc; Institute for Justice; Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Peace Officers Association; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; Soaring Hearts

In plain words

  1. January 12, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
  2. January 14, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Dickey, Pike and Townsend
  3. January 28, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2284

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF2034