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IA HF896

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/7/2025

Primary Sponsor

Transportation

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the maximum driving distance from 25 miles to 40 miles for holders of special minor's restricted licenses (ages 14-18) who participate in open enrollment under section 282.18 to travel between their residence and school

  • Maintains the existing exception allowing licensees who attend a public school within their own district to drive any distance between home and school regardless of mileage

  • Amends Iowa Code section 321.194, subsection 4, paragraph b, subparagraph (2)

  • Violations of special minor's restricted license restrictions remain a simple misdemeanor with a $70 fine, 3-month license suspension, and 3-month delay in obtaining an intermediate license after turning 16

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the maximum driving distance for persons issued a special minor's restricted driver's license who participate in open enrollment.(Formerly HF 613.)

Last Action

Referred to Transportation. H.J. 896.

4/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation4/3/2025

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