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IA HF2673
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Driverless-capable vehicles transporting hazardous materials must have a conventional human driver present; they cannot operate autonomously without one
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Hazardous material is defined as any substance determined by the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to pose an unreasonable risk to health, safety, and property when transported in commerce
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Violations constitute a simple misdemeanor under Iowa Code section 321.482
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Penalties include confinement for up to 30 days and a fine between $105 and $855
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Amends Iowa Code Section 321.515, subsection 1, which currently allows driverless-capable vehicles meeting certain safety requirements to operate on public highways without a human driver present
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the operation of driverless-capable vehicles transporting hazardous materials, and making penalties applicable.(Formerly HSB 598.)
Last Action
Amendment H-8150 filed. H.J. 571.
3/4/2026