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IA HF2708
Bill
Status
2/23/2026
Primary Sponsor
Eric Gjerde
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AI Summary
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Creates a new offense for unintentionally injuring another person while operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated (OWI), classified as an aggravated misdemeanor punishable by up to 2 years confinement and fines of $855 to $8,540
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Establishes enhanced penalties for second or subsequent violations, upgrading the offense to a class "D" felony punishable by up to 5 years confinement and fines of $1,025 to $10,245
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Fills a gap in current Iowa law, which only penalizes OWI-related deaths (class "B" felony) and serious injuries (class "D" felony), but not non-serious injuries
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Amends Iowa Code Section 707.6A by adding new subsection 4A
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and causing injury, and providing penalties.
Last Action
Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 382.
2/23/2026