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IA HSB637

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new section 321.234B establishing unified regulations for bicycles, low-speed electric bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances used on Iowa highways
  • Users of these devices have the same rights and duties as vehicle drivers but are exempt from vehicle registration, driver's license requirements, and financial liability coverage requirements
  • Prohibits device use on roadways with speed limits above 25 mph (except in bicycle lanes or when crossing), and limits sidewalk/trail speeds to 20 mph with required yielding to pedestrians
  • Restricts Class 3 low-speed electric bicycles: requires speedometer, prohibits sidewalk/trail use, and bars riders under age 16 from operating (passengers under 16 permitted)
  • Violations constitute a simple misdemeanor, and local authorities retain power to regulate bicycle operation and require registration/licensing fees

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to nonvehicular personal transportation, including bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Henderson, Hermanson and Kressig. H.J. 168.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/28/2026

Full Bill Text

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