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IA HF41

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joshua Meggers

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Adds Code section 321.288 (failure to reduce speed or control a motor vehicle) to the list of traffic violations eligible for enhanced penalties when the violation causes serious injury or death

  • Current law requires drivers to reduce speed when approaching pedestrians, animals, intersections, curves, emergency vehicles, work zones, and other hazardous conditions, with a standard fine of $135

  • Violations causing serious injury may result in an additional $500 fine, license suspension for up to 90 days, or both

  • Violations causing death may result in an additional $1,000 fine, license suspension for up to 180 days, or both

  • These additional penalties are imposed on top of the standard scheduled fine and any other penalties provided by law

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to additional penalties for violations for failing to reduce speed when required or otherwise control a motor vehicle that result in serious injury or death.(See HF 173.)

Last Action

Withdrawn. H.J. 418.

2/24/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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