A bill for an act relating to digital networks utilized by transportation network companies.
HF 618 clarifies that digital platforms used by ride-hailing services (like Uber or Lyft) are not considered "products" under Iowa law. It specifically defines a "digital network" as an online app, website, or system enabling riders to prearrange rides with drivers, excluding these platforms from product-related regulations. This bill directly affects transportation network companies by ensuring their digital services are not subject to product-specific legal definitions in Iowa Code. The change is purely definitional, with no new requirements or restrictions added to these services.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Mar 7, 2025
Floor votes
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No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Mar 7, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 897.
legislature
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 18. Nays, 2. Excused, 1.
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/04/2025 12:00PM RM 304.1.
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Young, Bagniewski and Siegrist.
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Transportation.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
John Wills
RRepublican
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