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IA HF764
Bill
Status
3/5/2025
Primary Sponsor
Public Safety
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AI Summary
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Prohibits local authorities from entering into or renewing contracts with third parties to collect fines for speeding violations detected by automated traffic enforcement systems
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Excludes unpaid automated speed camera fines from qualifying as debt under Iowa's setoff procedures, preventing the Department of Revenue from withholding tax refunds to collect these fines
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Applies the third-party collection ban to contracts entered into or renewed on or after the effective date of the act
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Applies the setoff exclusion to all unpaid automated speed camera fines regardless of when they were originally issued
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Relates to Iowa Code chapter 321P governing automated traffic enforcement, where fines range from $70 (11-20 mph over limit) to $1,000 (greater than 30 mph over in work zones)
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.(Formerly HF 3.)
Last Action
Referred to Public Safety. H.J. 896.
4/3/2025