IA HF2673

Bill

A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles transporting hazardous materials, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 598.)

Introduced
02/23/2026

In Committee

Crossed Over

Passed

Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

Under current law, a driverless-capable vehicle equipped with an automated driving system and meeting certain requirements is authorized to operate on highways while performing all real-time operational and tactical functions (dynamic driving task) regardless of whether a conventional human driver is present in the vehicle. The operation of a driverless-capable vehicle is governed by Code sections 321.514 through 321.519 and all applicable traffic and motor vehicle safety laws. This bill prohibits a driverless-capable vehicle transporting hazardous material from operating without a conventional human driver. “Hazardous material” is defined for purposes of Code chapter 321 as a substance or material which has been determined by the U.S. secretary of transportation to be capable of posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce, and which has been so designated. By operation of law, a person who violates this provision commits a simple misdemeanor pursuant to Code section 321.482. 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.

AI Summary

This bill prohibits driverless-capable vehicles from transporting hazardous materials, which are defined as substances posing an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported, unless a conventional human driver is present. While current law allows these automated vehicles to operate on highways without a human driver if they meet certain safety and compliance requirements, this new provision specifically restricts their use for carrying hazardous substances. Violating this rule will result in a simple misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a fine of at least $105 but no more than $855.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Transportation (House)

Last Action

Amendment H-8150 filed. H.J. 571. (on 03/04/2026)

Official Document

https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2673

(3 Companion Bills)

Version:

Document Type	Source Location
State Bill Page	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=HF2673
BillText	https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2673.html

Bill	Bill Name	Last Action	Type
HSB598	A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 2673.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2673.	Related
SF2384	A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly SSB 3052.)	Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 341.	Similar To
SSB3052	A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles, including associated civil and criminal liability, and making penalties applicable.(See SF 2384.)	Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2384.	Related

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