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IA HF2375

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/10/2026

Primary Sponsor

Daniel Gosa

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Driverless-capable vehicles operating for commercial purposes (not personal use) must have a conventional human driver physically present in the vehicle on Iowa public highways

  • The human driver must be able to monitor the vehicle's operation and intervene by taking manual control, including stopping and shutting off the vehicle if necessary

  • The required human driver must hold a valid driver's license and any endorsements otherwise required for operating that type of vehicle (such as a CDL for commercial motor vehicles)

  • The human driver must comply with all applicable federal and state laws regulating automated and conventional vehicles

  • Violations would result in existing penalties, including a $260 scheduled fine for operating without a valid license for the vehicle type

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to conventional human drivers physically present in certain driverless-capable vehicles, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

2/16/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/10/2026

Full Bill Text

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