IA SF46

Bill

A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 330, SF 2141.)

Introduced
01/12/2021

In Committee
01/12/2021

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead
05/24/2022

Introduced Session

89th General Assembly

Bill Summary

AI Summary

This bill amends Iowa's laws regarding the use of electronic communication devices while driving. It allows the use of such devices in a voice-activated or hands-free mode, and removes penalties for violations of certain restrictions related to electronic messaging while driving. The bill also increases the scheduled fine for violations of the general prohibition on using electronic communication devices while driving from $45 to $100. Additionally, the bill specifies that a person's use of an electronic communication device while driving shall be considered prima facie evidence of reckless driving, with certain exceptions.

Committee Categories

Transportation and Infrastructure

Sponsors (2)

Mark Lofgren (R)*, Zach Whiting (R)*,

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 330. S.J. 339. (on 02/11/2021)

Official Document

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SF46

(7 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location	Created
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SF46	01/13/2021
BillText	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/SF46.html	01/13/2021
Bill	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SF46.pdf	01/13/2021

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HF2129	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 392, HF 75.)	Fiscal note.	Similar To
HF392	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HF 75; See HF 2129.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2129.	Similar To
HF75	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 392, HF 2129.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 392.	Similar To
SF2141	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SF 330, SF 46.)	Referred to Transportation. S.J. 621.	Similar To
SF2248	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, and providing penalties. (Formerly SSB 3045.)	Fiscal note.	Reintroduced
SF330	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SF 46; See SF 2141.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2141. S.J. 172.	Similar To
SF76	A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device while driving, and providing penalties.	Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.	Reintroduced

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