Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: Introduced 1 R cosponsors

HF2437 — A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device by deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to communicate in American sign language while driving, and making penalties applicable.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 275.

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device by deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to communicate in American sign language while driving, and making penalties applicable.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Tabled until future meeting.

  2. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/18/2026 8:45AM RM 19.

  3. Subcommittee: Meyer, A., Williams and Wilson. H.J. 311.

  4. Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 275.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2437 do?
A bill for an act relating to the use of an electronic device by deaf or hard-of-hearing persons to communicate in American sign language while driving, and making penalties applicable.
Who sponsors HF2437?
HF2437 is sponsored by Barb Kniff McCulla (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2437?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 12, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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