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IA HF863

Bill

Official Source

Status

Engrossed

2/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Natural Resources

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the prohibition on displaying or reflecting solid (non-flashing) blue lights on vessels operating on Iowa waters under the Natural Resource Commission's jurisdiction
  • Maintains the existing prohibition on flashing blue lights, which remain restricted to authorized emergency vessels only
  • Amends Section 462A.12, subsection 4 of the Iowa Code 2025
  • Current law imposes a $35 scheduled fine for violations of the blue light prohibition

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of blue lights on vessels operating on waters under the jurisdiction of the natural resource commission.(Formerly HF 95.)

Last Action

Subcommittee recommends passage.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Natural Resources and Environment3/2/2026
Natural Resources4/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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