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IA HF257
IA HF257A bill for an act prohibiting counties from charging a fee to operate a registered all-terrain vehicle or off-road utility vehicle on secondary roads.(See HF 1015.)
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Introduced
02/06/2025
02/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a registered all-terrain vehicle (ATV) or off-road utility vehicle (UTV) may be operated on specified types of secondary roads (e.g., unpaved roads, paved roads over certain routes, and other paved roads if authorized by the county). However, a county may prohibit the operation of ATVs and UTVs on a secondary road or segment thereof under certain circumstances (e.g., when closed to traffic, designated as a detour route, or by ordinance for limited periods). This bill prohibits a county from charging a fee to operate a registered ATV or UTV on secondary roads within the county. A similar provision exists under current law prohibiting a city from charging a fee to operate a registered ATV or UTV within the city.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits counties in Iowa from charging fees for operating registered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road utility vehicles (UTVs) on secondary roads. Specifically, the bill amends an existing section of the Iowa Code (Section 321I.10) to add a new provision that explicitly prevents county governments from imposing any operational fees on these types of vehicles when they are used on secondary roads. All-terrain vehicles and off-road utility vehicles are typically recreational vehicles designed for off-road use, such as on farms, trails, or rural areas. By removing potential fee barriers, the bill aims to make it easier and potentially more affordable for ATV and UTV owners to use these vehicles on county secondary roads, which are typically less-traveled rural roadways. The legislation appears to be focused on supporting rural transportation and recreational vehicle use with minimal financial impediment.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Withdrawn. H.J. 1073. (on 04/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF257 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF257.html |
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