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IA HF904
IA HF904A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle accident reports, including the amount of property damage necessary for a report, the period in which a law enforcement officer must forward a report to the department of transportation, and resulting suspensions of driver's licenses, registrations, and operating privileges. (Formerly HSB 297.)
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Introduced
03/10/2025
03/10/2025
In Committee
03/26/2025
03/26/2025
Crossed Over
03/25/2025
03/25/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
An Act relating to motor vehicle accident reports, including the amount of property damage necessary for a report, the period in which a law enforcement officer must forward a report to the department of transportation, and resulting suspensions of driver’s licenses, registrations, and operating privileges.
AI Summary
This bill modifies motor vehicle and all-terrain vehicle accident reporting requirements in Iowa by increasing the property damage threshold that triggers mandatory reporting from $1,500 to $5,000. Currently, drivers must report accidents resulting in injury, death, or property damage of $1,500 or more within 72 hours. The bill changes this threshold to $5,000, which means fewer minor accidents will require formal reporting. Additionally, the bill clarifies reporting timelines for law enforcement officers investigating accidents, removing specific time constraints like the previous requirement to report within 24 hours after completing an investigation. The bill also adjusts related provisions in the vehicle code concerning license and registration suspensions following accidents, aligning these with the new $5,000 property damage threshold. These changes aim to reduce administrative burden on drivers and law enforcement by narrowing the scope of accidents that necessitate formal reporting, while still maintaining requirements for more serious incidents involving significant property damage, injury, or death.
Committee Categories
Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Local Government (House)
Last Action
Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034. (on 04/22/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF904 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGR/91/attachments/HF904.html |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF904.html |
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