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

SSB 3131: Relating to operating all-terrain vehicles on highways, and making penalties applicable

Became SF 2382 · Its progress continues under the new number.

What it does

Under current law, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), including off-road utility vehicles, are generally prohibited from being operated on a highway.10, and to cross a highway. A person operating an ATV on a highway must have a valid driver’s license and cannot exceed miles per hour (MPH). In addition, unless a person is operating the ATV incidental to the ATV’s use for agricultural purposes, the person must be at least years old, have financial liability coverage (insurance) for the ATV, and carry proof of the insurance.

Sponsors

Not listed

Cost

No fiscal note

Senate subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

  • Sen. Dan Zumbach (R) · dan.zumbach@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink (R) · tim.kraayenbrink@legis.iowa.gov
  • Sen. Mike Zimmer (D) · mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Off -Highway Vehicle Association

In plain words

  1. February 10, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Transportation committee
  2. February 10, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Zumbach, Kraayenbrink and Zimmer
  3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
  4. February 18, 2026Approved by the Senate committee, and given a new number: SF 2382

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/SSB3131