HF 485 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act exempting from the state sales and use tax the sales price of adaptive driving equipment sold or adaptive driving equipment services furnished for installation in a motor vehicle.

HF 485 exempts from Iowa's state sales and use tax the purchase price of adaptive driving equipment (like wheelchair lifts, hand controls, or specialized steering systems) and the installation services for these devices. It directly affects individuals with mobility impairments who rely on such equipment to drive or be transported safely. The bill specifies that the exemption applies only when the equipment is sold or installed in a vehicle primarily used by someone unable to drive or travel without it. This policy change removes a financial barrier for purchasing essential mobility modifications, as defined in the bill's detailed list of covered equipment types.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025 Last action Mar 13, 2025
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Total actions
6
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 23. Nays, 0. Excused, 2.
lower
Mar 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 3, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/06/2025 12:00PM House Lounge.
legislature
Feb 25, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Young, Bloomingdale and Judge.
lower
Feb 19, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Ways and Means.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Josh Turek
DDemocratic
IA
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