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IA HF896
IA HF896A bill for an act relating to the maximum driving distance for persons issued a special minor's restricted driver's license who participate in open enrollment.(Formerly HF 613.)
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Introduced
03/07/2025
03/07/2025
In Committee
04/03/2025
04/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person between the ages of 14 and 18 years who holds a special minor’s restricted license (licensee) is authorized to operate a motor vehicle without supervision between certain approved locations for a number of purposes during specified times, including to attend duly scheduled courses of instruction regardless of whether the licensee is receiving competent private instruction or independent private instruction, or is enrolled in a public school or accredited nonpublic school. A licensee is authorized to operate a motor vehicle during the hour before and after the beginning and end of the licensee’s duly scheduled courses of instruction. The driving distance between the point of origin and the destination cannot exceed 25 miles, unless the licensee attends a public school and resides within that public school district, in which case the licensee may operate a motor vehicle between the licensee’s residence and school regardless of the distance. This bill authorizes a licensee participating in open enrollment to operate a motor vehicle no more than 40 miles, rather than 25 miles, between the licensee’s residence and school. A licensee who violates the restrictions of a special minor’s restricted license commits a simple misdemeanor, classified as a moving violation, punishable by a $70 scheduled fine. Additionally, the department of transportation must suspend the license for three months and is prohibited from issuing an intermediate license to the person for an additional three months following the person’s sixteenth birthday.
AI Summary
This bill modifies the driving restrictions for young drivers with a special minor's restricted driver's license who participate in open enrollment. Currently, these drivers are limited to driving within a 25-mile radius between their residence and school, with an exception for students who live and attend school within the same district. The bill expands this allowance for open enrollment students, permitting them to drive up to 40 miles between their residence and school, rather than the previous 25-mile limit. Open enrollment is a policy that allows students to attend a school outside their home district. The change aims to provide more flexibility for students who choose to attend schools outside their immediate local area. If a driver violates these restrictions, they would still face consequences, including a $70 fine, a three-month license suspension, and a delay in obtaining an intermediate license. The bill represents a small but potentially meaningful adjustment to help students who participate in open enrollment have greater transportation options.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Transportation (House)
Last Action
Referred to Transportation. H.J. 896. (on 04/03/2025)
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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=HF896 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF896.html |
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