Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa SF22: A BILL FOR An Act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable
Status: Signed into law, April 2, 2025
An Act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
What the bill says
From the enrolled text, March 31, 2025:
Senate File 22 - Enrolled Senate File RELATING TO THE USE OF AN ELECTRONIC DEVICE IN A VOICE-ACTIVATED OR HANDS-FREE MODE WHILE DRIVING, PROVIDING PENALTIES, AND MAKING PENALTIES APPLICABLE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. Section 321.178, subsection 2, paragraph a, subparagraph (2), Code 2025, is amended by striking the subparagraph. Sec. 2. Section 321.178, subsection 2, paragraphs b and c, Code 2025, are amended to read as follows: b. The department may suspend a restricted work license issued under this subsection upon receiving satisfactory evidence that the licensee has violated the restrictions imposed under paragraph "a", subparagraph (2), subparagraph division (a). The department may also suspend a restricted work license issued under this subsection upon receiving a record of the person's conviction for one violation and shall revoke the license upon receiving a record of conviction for two or more violations of a law of this state or a city ordinance regulating the operation of motor vehicles on highways, other than parking violations as described in section 321.210. After revoking a restricted work license under this paragraph, the department shall not grant an application for a new driver's license or instruction permit until the expiration Senate File 22, p. of one year or until the person attains the age of eighteen, …
Sponsors
- Mark Lofgren (R, 48) · primary sponsor
- Michael Klimesh (R, 32)
- Scott Webster (R, 47)
- Doug Campbell (R, 30)
- Jesse Green (R, 24)
- Carrie Koelker (R, 33)
- Dawn Driscoll (R, 46)
- Ken Rozenboom (R, 19)
- Sandy Salmon (R, 29)
- Tom Shipley (R, 9)
- Annette Sweeney (R, 27)
- Dennis Guth (R, 28)
Latest actions
- : Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034 .
- : Signed by Governor . S.J. 683 .
- : Reported correctly enrolled, signed by President and Speaker, and sent to Governor. S.J. 675 .
- : Message from House. S.J. 656 .
- : Immediate message. H.J. 850 .
- : Passed House , yeas 84, nays 11. H.J. 820 .
- : Substituted for HF 827 . H.J. 820 .
- : Placed on calendar under unfinished business. H.J. 682 .
- : Read first time, passed on file. H.J. 681 .
- : Message from Senate. H.J. 680 .
Votes
- Passed House , yeas 84, nays 11. H.J. 820 . (March 26, 2025): 84 yea, 11 nay, passed
- Passed Senate , yeas 47, nays 1. S.J. 558 . (March 18, 2025): 47 yea, 1 nay, passed
- Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 258 . (February 12, 2025): 19 yea, 1 nay, passed
Common questions
- What is SF22?
- SF22 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
- What does SF22 do?
- An Act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.
- What is the status of SF22?
- Signed into law as of April 2, 2025. Latest action: Explanation of vote. H.J. 1034 . (April 22, 2025).
- Who sponsored SF22?
- Mark Lofgren (R, 48), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SF22?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=SF+0022&ga=91
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