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IA HF3

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Henry Stone

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Local authorities are prohibited from entering into or renewing contracts with third parties to collect fines for speed violations detected by automated traffic enforcement systems

  • Unpaid fines from automated speed detection systems cannot be considered "qualifying debt" under Iowa Code section 421.65, exempting them from state setoff procedures

  • The state Department of Revenue cannot intercept tax refunds or other public payments to collect unpaid automated traffic enforcement fines

  • Contract restrictions apply to agreements entered into or renewed on or after the effective date; fine collection restrictions apply to all unpaid fines regardless of when issued

  • Current law allows automated systems to issue citations for speeds exceeding 10 mph over the limit, with fines ranging from $70 to $1,000 depending on severity and location

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the collection of fines issued for excessive speed violations detected by an automated or remote system for traffic law enforcement, and including applicability provisions.(See HF 764.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 764.

3/5/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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