Iowa 2023-2024 Regular Session Status: Enacted 1 R cosponsors

HF 35 — A bill for an act relating to private land available for public use for recreational purposes. Effective date: 07/01/2024.

Last action — Signed by Governor.

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

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2023. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on May 01, 2024.

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High chance

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Prognosis

Advancing 52% · moderate confidence

  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

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Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 71 removed

Plain-language change summary

The amendment to House File 35 adds a new definition for "bicycle," specifying that it can have any number of wheels, rather than the traditional two. Additionally, it clarifies what is considered "land" for recreational purposes, broadening the scope to include various types of private and municipal properties. These changes are significant because they allow for greater flexibility in bicycle design and expand where recreational activities, including biking, can legally occur, potentially increasing opportunities for outdoor activities across Iowa.

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BE I T ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
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Section 461C.2, Code 2024, i s amended by adding the following new subsection:
NEW SUBSECTION.
Bicycle" means the same as defined i n section 321.1 except the device may have any number of wheels.
“Bicycle” means the same as defined in section 321.1 except the device may have any number of wheels.
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Section 461C.2, subsections 3 and 5 , Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
Section 461C.2, subsections 3 and 5, Code 2024, are amended to read as follows:
'L an"" means private land that i s one o r any combination of the following:
“Land” means private land that is one or any combination of the following:
o r the privately owned roads, portions of a railroad right-of-way or crossing incorporated into o r used as part of a path or trail used for recreational purposes, paths, trails, waters, water courses, exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures, machinery, or equipment appurtenant thereto.
or the privately owned roads, portions of a railroad right-of-way or crossing incorporated into or used as part of a path or trail used for recreational purposes, paths, trails, waters, water courses, exteriors and interiors of buildings, structures, machinery, or equipment appurtenant thereto.
"Land"" includes land that i s not open to the general public.
“Land” includes land that is not open to the general public.
'Land"" also includes private land located i n a municipality i n connection with and while being used for urban deer control.
“Land” also includes private land located in a municipality in connection with and while being used for urban deer control.
Recreational purpose - means the following o r any combination thereof:
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hunting, trapping, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, jogging, walking, hiking, pleasure driving, motorcycling, bicycle House File 35, p .
“Recreational purpose” means the following or any combination thereof:
hunting, trapping, horseback riding, fishing, swimming, boating, camping, picnicking, jogging, walking, hiking, pleasure driving, motorcycling, bicycle House File 35, p.
'Recreational purpose - includes the activity of accompanying another person who is engaging in such activities.
“Recreational purpose” includes the activity of accompanying another person who is engaging in such activities.
'Recreational purpose -is not limited to active engagement in such activities, but includes entry onto, use of, passage over, and presence on any part of the land in connection with or .uring the course of such activities.
“Recreational purpose” is not limited to active engagement in such activities, but includes entry onto, use of, passage over, and presence on any part of the land in connection with or during the course of such activities.
P• GRA AMY SINCI IR Speaker of `he House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 35, Ninetieth General Assembly.
______________________________ ______________________________ PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR Speaker of the House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 35, Ninetieth General Assembly.
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______________________________ MEGHAN NELSON Chief Clerk of the House Approved _______________, 2024 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor.

  2. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.

  3. Message from House.

  4. Immediate message.

  5. Passed House, yeas 95, nays 0.

  6. House concurred in Senate amendment H-8316.

  7. Senate amendment H-8316 filed.

  8. Message from Senate.

  9. Immediate message.

  10. Passed Senate, yeas 45, nays 0.

  11. Amendment S-5060 adopted.

  12. Placed on calendar under unfinished business.

  13. Placed on calendar.

  14. Amendment S-5060 filed.

  15. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage.

  16. Subcommittee reassigned: Sweeney, Celsi, and Evans.

  17. Subcommittee Meeting: 03/12/2024 8:30AM Room 217 Conference Room.

  18. Subcommittee: Sweeney, Evans, and Knox.

  19. Referred to Natural Resources and Environment.

  20. Read first time, passed on file.

  21. Message from House.

  22. Immediate message.

  23. Passed House, yeas 99, nays 0.

  24. Placed on calendar.

  25. Committee report, recommending passage.

  26. Subcommittee recommends passage. Vote Total: 3-0.

  27. Subcommittee Meeting: 01/24/2023 12:00PM House Lounge.

  28. Subcommittee: Wulf, Bergan and Gjerde.

  29. Introduced, referred to State Government.

Sponsors

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (149)

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Who sponsors HF 35?
HF 35 is sponsored by Chad Ingels (Republican).
What is the current status of HF 35?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced January 12, 2023. Enacted.
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