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IA HSB64
SB
Status
1/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Transportation
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AI Summary
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Prohibits drivers from using any electronic device while operating a motor vehicle, expanding current law that only banned texting on hand-held devices
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Allows electronic device use only when the vehicle is completely stopped off the roadway, or when using voice-activated or hands-free mode
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Provides exceptions for public safety personnel, health care professionals in emergencies, utility workers, transit operators, persons receiving safety alerts, those reporting emergencies, amateur radio operators, and agricultural implement operators
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Increases the scheduled fine from $45 to $100 and reclassifies the violation as a moving violation, which can affect license suspension and habitual offender determinations
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Requires peace officers to issue warning memorandums instead of citations until January 1, 2026, creating a grace period before full enforcement begins
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device in a voice-activated or hands-free mode while driving, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.(See HF 827.)
Last Action
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 827.
3/6/2025