Iowa will join 30 other states in banning handheld cellphone use for drivers beginning in July as Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a law Wednesday that she said will make Iowa roads safer.
After years of attempts, House lawmakers voted last week to send Reynolds a bill, Senate File 22, which will prohibit drivers from using cellphones or electronic devices while driving except in hands-free or voice-activated mode.
Key Points
- Iowa will join 30 other states in banning handheld cellphone use for drivers after Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a new law Wednesday prohibiting the devices while driving, except in hands-free mode.
- Lawmakers overwhelmingly voted to pass the bill last week, sending it to Reynolds after years of efforts by advocates to reduce distracted driving.
- The law takes effect July 1. Law enforcement will issue warnings for violations until Jan. 1, 2026.