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IA SF211
IA SF211A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device while driving, and making penalties applicable.
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Introduced
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
In Committee
02/02/2021
02/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Introduced Session
89th General Assembly
Bill Summary
A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic communication device while driving, and making penalties applicable.
AI Summary
This bill amends the existing laws in Iowa regarding the use of electronic communication devices while driving. The key provisions are:
1. It defines "electronic communication device" and "electronic message" for the purposes of the law.
2. It prohibits the use of any electronic communication device while driving, except in hands-free mode or for specific emergency situations.
3. It removes the provision that a violation of the law would not be considered a moving violation.
4. It increases the scheduled fine for violations from $45 to $100.
5. It establishes the use of an electronic communication device while driving as prima facie evidence of reckless driving, except in certain emergency situations or when using the device in hands-free mode.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (7)
Tony Bisignano (D)*,
Joe Bolkcom (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Eric Giddens (D)*,
Pam Jochum (D)*,
Sarah Trone Garriott (D)*,
Zach Wahls (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee reassigned: Rozenboom, Dickey, and Giddens. S.J. 274. (on 02/08/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=89&ba=SF211 | 02/03/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/attachments/SF211.html | 02/03/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/89/SF211.pdf | 02/03/2021 |
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