Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SF 22: 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. Effective date: 07/01/2025.

Enacted Last action April 22, 2025: Explanation of vote.

Plain-language summary

SF 22 is a bill introduced in the Iowa Senate on January 14, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Effective date: 07/01/2025. Primary sponsor: Mark Lofgren (Republican), Mike Klimesh (Republican), Scott Webster (Republican), Doug Campbell (Republican), Jesse Green (Republican), Carrie Koelker (Republican), Dawn Driscoll (Republican), Ken Rozenboom (Republican), Sandy Salmon (Republican), SHIPLEY, Annette Sweeney (Republican), Dennis Guth (Republican), Dave Rowley (Republican), Kevin Alons (Republican), Lynn Evans (Republican), Jeff Reichman (Republican), Tim Kraayenbrink (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 22, 2025): Explanation of vote.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Mark Lofgren (Republican); Mike Klimesh (Republican); Scott Webster (Republican); Doug Campbell (Republican); and 13 more.