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IA HF2439

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/12/2026

Primary Sponsor

Chad Behn

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 321.1 to expand the definition of "specially constructed vehicle" to include motorcycles assembled by non-manufacturers that lack the federal certification label required under 49 C.F.R. pt. 567
  • Applies regardless of whether the assembled motorcycle is built under a distinctive name, make, model, or type
  • Registration of specially constructed vehicles requires a $30 application fee, DOT authorization statement, and physical inspection to verify ownership and proper identification of component parts
  • Owners must certify compliance with all equipment specifications under Iowa Code chapter 321 (motor vehicles and law of the road)
  • Vehicles not meeting standard equipment requirements may still be registered after DOT inspection confirms the vehicle is not in an unsafe condition

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to specially constructed motorcycles.(See HF 2679.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 614.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation2/12/2026

Full Bill Text

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