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IA HF2130

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hess Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new simple misdemeanor offense for operating a motor vehicle without an approved ignition interlock device (IID) when required to have one installed under OWI laws

  • Simple misdemeanor penalties include up to 30 days confinement and fines between $105 and $855

  • Requires the Department of Transportation to revoke a person's temporary restricted license (TRL) for operating without an approved IID or removing the device without authorization

  • Classifies tampering with, unauthorized removal of, or circumventing an IID as a serious misdemeanor, with mandatory TRL revocation

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 321J.20, subsections 3 and 7, effective under Code 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to noncompliance with and circumvention of ignition interlock device requirements, and providing penalties.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/21/2026

Full Bill Text

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