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IA HF1015
IA HF1015A 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.(Formerly HF 257.)
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Introduced
04/17/2025
04/17/2025
In Committee
01/14/2026
01/14/2026
Crossed Over
04/22/2025
04/22/2025
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 from charging a fee for operating registered all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) or off-road utility vehicles (UTVs) on secondary roads within their jurisdiction. Currently, ATVs and UTVs are allowed to operate on certain types of secondary roads, such as unpaved roads and specific paved roads, with counties retaining some authority to restrict or prohibit such vehicle use under certain circumstances. The proposed legislation builds upon an existing law that similarly prevents cities from charging operation fees for registered ATVs and UTVs, effectively extending this protection to county-level road access. By preventing counties from imposing fees, the bill aims to make ATV and UTV travel on secondary roads more accessible and affordable for vehicle owners, potentially benefiting rural residents, recreational users, and agricultural workers who rely on these vehicles for transportation across secondary road networks.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Appropriations (House)
Last Action
Subcommittee: Kraayenbrink, Townsend, and Zumbach. S.J. 107. (on 01/15/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF1015 |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - NOBA: House Floor | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/NOBA/1526515.pdf |
| Fiscal Note/Analysis - NOBA: House Full Approps | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/NOBA/1526280.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF1015.html |
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