ARC 9883C

ARC 9883C

TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT[761]

Notice of Intended Action

Proposing rulemaking related to sanctions and providing an opportunity for public comment

    The Transportation Department hereby proposes to amend Chapter 615, “Sanctions,” Iowa Administrative Code.

Legal Authority for Rulemaking

    This rulemaking is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 321.210.

State or Federal Law Implemented

    This rulemaking implements, in whole or in part, Iowa Code section 321.210.

Purpose and Summary

    The purpose of this proposed rulemaking is to comply with 2025 Iowa Acts, Senate File 22, section 7. This legislation, which implements Iowa’s hands-free driving law, now includes convictions under Iowa Code section 321.276 in the determination of whether a driver’s license suspension will be issued.

Regulatory Analysis

    A Regulatory Analysis for this rulemaking was published in the Iowa Administrative Bulletin on October 15, 2025. A public hearing was held on the following date(s):

     ?   November 4, 2025

    The Department received no comments.

Fiscal Impact

     There is no fiscal impact to the State beyond what is required by the underlying statute, which authorizes the Department to impose driver’s license sanctions for certain convictions, including violations of Iowa Code section 321.276.

Jobs Impact

    There is no impact on jobs as a result of this proposed rulemaking that were not already required as a result of the underlying statutes.

Waivers

    Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rulemaking would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the Department for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 761—Chapter 11.

Public Comment

     Any interested person may submit written comments concerning this proposed rulemaking, which must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on January 27, 2026. Comments should be directed to:

Public Hearing

    Public hearings at which persons may present their views orally will be held as follows:

    Persons who wish to make oral comments at a public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rulemaking.

     Any persons who intend to attend a public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing impairments, should contact Ryan Pell and advise of specific needs.

Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee

    The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rulemaking by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rulemaking at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee’s meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).

    The following rulemaking action is proposed:

    ITEM 1.  Amend rule 761—615.5(321) as follows:

761—615.5(321) Suspension of a habitually reckless or negligent driver.

    615.5(1) No change.

    615.5(2) In this rule, speeding violations specified in Iowa Code section 321.210(2)“d” and violations under Iowa Code section 321.276 are not included.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 321.210.

    ITEM 2.  Amend rule 761—615.6(321) as follows:

761—615.6(321) Suspension of a habitual violator.

    615.6(1) and 615.6(2) No change.

    615.6(3) In this rule, speeding violations specified in Iowa Code section 321.210(2)“d” and violations under Iowa Code section 321.276 are not included.

This rule is intended to implement Iowa Code section 321.210.