IA SF22

Prohibits drivers from using electronic devices while driving unless in voice-activated or hands-free mode, with the vehicle at a complete stop off the roadway, expanding beyond the previous texting-while-driving restrictions

Defines "electronic device" broadly to include cell phones, tablets, PDAs, gaming devices, and similar portable devices used for electronic communication or media, but excludes devices integrated into the vehicle

Establishes exemptions for public safety personnel, health care professionals in emergencies, utility workers, amateur radio operators, transportation network drivers (when stopped), and persons reporting emergencies or receiving safety alerts

Sets penalty at $100 fine (increased from $45), classified as a simple misdemeanor that does not count as a moving violation; requires warning-only enforcement until January 1, 2026

Creates prima facie evidence standard for vehicular homicide cases where use of an electronic device while driving may establish reckless driving with willful or wanton disregard for safety