HSB 637 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to nonvehicular personal transportation, including bicycles, electric personal assistive mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances, providing penalties, and making penalties applicable.

This bill establishes rules for bicycles, electric personal mobility devices, and pedestrian conveyances on public roads and sidewalks. It requires users to follow device manufacturer guidelines, prohibits carrying items that block steering, and bans sidewalk use for class 3 e-bikes (requiring riders under 16 to ride as passengers only). The law sets a 25 mph speed limit on roads and 20 mph on sidewalks, mandates functional brakes, and requires front/rear lights during low-light conditions. Violations are classified as simple misdemeanors with a $25 fine, while users are exempt from vehicle registration, licensing, and insurance requirements.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026 Last action Jan 28, 2026
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Jan 28, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Henderson, Hermanson and Kressig.
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Public Safety.
lower
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