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IA HF2130
IA HF2130A bill for an act relating to noncompliance with and circumvention of ignition interlock device requirements, and providing penalties.
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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person whose driver’s license is revoked for operating while intoxicated is required to install an ignition interlock device (IID) prior to being issued a temporary restricted license (TRL) by the department of transportation (DOT). The IID must be installed on every vehicle operated by the person. In addition to other penalties provided by law, a person’s TRL must be revoked if the person is required to install an IID and the person operates a motor vehicle without an approved IID installed or removes the IID without authorization. This bill creates a new criminal offense, punishable as a simple misdemeanor, when a person who is required to install an IID operates a motor vehicle that does not have an approved IID installed. A simple misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than 30 days and a fine of at least $105 but not more than $855. In addition, the DOT must revoke the person’s TRL for such an offense. The bill moves the requirement for the DOT to revoke a person’s TRL if the person removes an IID without authorization to Code section 321J.20(7), which under current law makes it a serious misdemeanor when a person tampers with, removes without authorization, or circumvents an IID. As a result, the DOT must also revoke a person’s TRL if the person tampers with or circumvents the IID.
AI Summary
This bill establishes a new criminal offense for individuals required to have an ignition interlock device (IID), a breathalyzer connected to a vehicle's ignition that prevents a car from starting if the driver's blood alcohol content is too high, installed on their vehicle but who operate a motor vehicle without one. This offense is classified as a simple misdemeanor, carrying a penalty of up to 30 days in jail and a fine between $105 and $855. Furthermore, the Department of Transportation (DOT) will revoke the individual's temporary restricted license (TRL), which is a limited license allowing driving for specific purposes, if they are found to be operating a vehicle without the required IID. The bill also clarifies that the DOT must revoke a person's TRL if they tamper with, remove without authorization, or circumvent their IID, aligning this consequence with the existing serious misdemeanor penalty for such actions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Public Safety Committee (10:30:00 2/11/2026 RM 19) (on 02/11/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2130 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2130.html |
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