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IA HF2658
IA HF2658A bill for an act relating to street takeovers, and providing penalties.(Formerly HF 2561.)
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Introduced
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill prohibits street takeovers, an event involving the operation of a motor vehicle in violation of Code section 321.277 (reckless driving), 321.277A (careless driving), or 321.278 (drag racing), with at least three motor vehicles present or one or more spectators present. A person who participates in a street takeover is subject to escalating penalties depending on the number of times the person has participated in a street takeover, ranging from a $500 fine to a $7,500 fine and confinement for no more than five years. Additionally, the department of transportation is required to revoke the driver’s license of a person who participates in a street takeover for one to four years, depending on the number of prior violations. The bill requires a peace officer to impound the motor vehicle used in a street takeover for 30 days. An unclaimed motor vehicle is subject to Code section 321.89 (abandoned vehicles). A person who organizes a street takeover commits a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $430 but not more than $2,560. A person who spectates at a street takeover commits a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $400 scheduled fine. If a person spectating at or participating in a street takeover blocks or prevents a peace officer from intervening in any manner, the person commits interference with official acts (Code section 719.1), and upon conviction, must be imprisoned for not less than two days in addition to any other penalty. A violation of Code section 719.1 ranges from a simple misdemeanor to a class “D” felony. 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. A class “D” felony is punishable by confinement for no more than five years and a fine of at least $1,025 but not more than $10,245.
AI Summary
This bill establishes new penalties and regulations for "street takeovers," which are defined as events involving dangerous driving, such as reckless driving, careless driving, or drag racing, with at least three vehicles involved or one or more spectators present. Participants face escalating penalties for repeat offenses, starting with a fine of at least $500 for a first violation, increasing to a serious misdemeanor with fines of $2,500 to $4,000 and potential jail time for a second violation, and a class "D" felony with fines of $3,500 to $7,500 and up to five years in prison for a third or subsequent violation. Additionally, the Department of Transportation will revoke driver's licenses for one to four years depending on the number of violations. Vehicles used in street takeovers will be impounded for 30 days, and unclaimed vehicles will be treated as abandoned. Organizing a street takeover is a serious misdemeanor, while simply spectating is a simple misdemeanor with a $400 fine. If a spectator or participant obstructs a peace officer, they will be charged with interference with official acts, facing additional penalties including a minimum of two days in jail.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 366. (on 02/20/2026)
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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=HF2658 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2658.html |
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