Relating to trains idling near residential zones, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 13, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 14, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill prohibits a railway corporation from leaving a stationary railroad train’s engines running for more than one hour if the train is stationary within one-half mile of an area zoned for residential purposes in a city. Pursuant to Code section 327D.17, a violation of the bill results in a schedule “four” penalty under Code section 327C.5, which is a fine of not less than $500 nor more than $5,000 per violation.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named January 14, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail
• Sen. Dan Zumbach REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§327D.30

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works