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IA HSB29

SB

Status

Introduced

1/15/2025

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits drivers and passengers from possessing open or unsealed containers of beverages containing any amount of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in the passenger area of motor vehicles on public streets or highways

  • Defines "passenger area" as the seating area for driver and passengers while the vehicle is in operation, plus any readily accessible area including the glove compartment

  • Allows open THC beverages to be transported in the trunk, or behind the last upright seat if the vehicle has no trunk

  • Violation constitutes a simple misdemeanor punishable by a $260 scheduled fine under existing law

  • Persons under age 21 who possess an alcoholic beverage in violation of this section are guilty of violating underage possession laws under section 123.47

Legislative Description

A bill for an act prohibiting open containers of beverages containing tetrahydrocannabinol in the passenger area of motor vehicles on highways, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 181.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 181.

1/30/2025

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/15/2025

Full Bill Text

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