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IA HF2496
IA HF2496A bill for an act relating to the penalty for speeding in excess of twenty miles per hour over the limit.(Formerly HF 2023.)
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Introduced
02/16/2026
02/16/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
Under current law, a person who operates a motor vehicle in excess of a speed limit under Code section 321.236(5, 11) (public parks and alleys), Code section 321.285 (speed restrictions generally), Code section 321.383(5) (implements of husbandry), Code section 321O.5(1) (personal delivery devices), or Code section 461A.36 (state parks and preserves), commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a scheduled fine that varies depending on the excessive speed. The fine ranges from $30 for a speed in excess of the limit by not more than 5 miles per hour (MPH) to $135 plus $5 for each MPH of excessive speed over 20 MPH over the limit. This bill increases the scheduled fine for excessive speed over 20 MPH over the limit to $285 plus $5 for each MPH of excessive speed over 20 MPH over the limit.
AI Summary
This bill increases the penalty for speeding more than twenty miles per hour (MPH) over the speed limit. Currently, the fine for exceeding the speed limit by more than 20 MPH is $135 plus $5 for each MPH over that limit. This bill amends the law to make the base fine $285, while keeping the additional $5 for each MPH over 20 MPH over the limit. This change applies to violations of speed limits in public parks, alleys, general speed restrictions, for implements of husbandry (farm equipment), personal delivery devices, and state parks and preserves.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 298. (on 02/16/2026)
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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=HF2496 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2496.html |
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