All Roll Calls
Yes: 134 • No: 1
IowaHF 18191st General Assembly (2025–2026)House
A bill for an act prohibiting open containers of beverages containing tetrahydrocannabinol in the passenger area of motor vehicles on highways, and making penalties applicable. (Formerly HSB 29.) Effective date: 07/01/2025.
Sponsored By: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Signed by Governor
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Bill Overview
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1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
Open THC and alcohol banned in cars
Beginning 07/01/2025, drivers and passengers cannot have open or unsealed alcohol or THC drinks in the passenger area on public streets or highways. The passenger area includes seats and any spot you can reach while seated, including the glove compartment. Open containers must be kept in the trunk, or if there is no trunk, behind the last upright seat. A conviction is a simple misdemeanor with a scheduled fine under section 805.8A(14)(e). If you are under 21 and possess alcohol in violation, it is handled under section 123.47.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Affiliation unavailable
Cosponsors
There are no cosponsors for this bill.
Roll Call Votes
Senate vote • 3/12/2025
Passed Senate
Yes: 48 • No: 0
House vote • 3/10/2025
Passed House
Yes: 86 • No: 1
Actions Timeline
Signed by Governor.
3/28/2025GovernorReported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.
3/28/2025SenateExplanation of vote.
3/18/2025legislatureMessage from Senate.
3/12/2025SenateImmediate message.
3/12/2025legislaturePassed Senate, yeas 48, nays 0.
3/12/2025SenateSubstituted for SF 392.
3/12/2025legislatureRead first time, attached to SF 392.
3/10/2025legislatureMessage from House.
3/10/2025HouseImmediate message.
3/10/2025legislaturePassed House, yeas 86, nays 1.
3/10/2025HouseIntroduced, placed on calendar.
1/30/2025legislature
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