A bill for an act relating to the operation of an all-terrain vehicle modified to carry an additional person as a passenger.

This bill (HF 697) allows operators of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) to carry one additional passenger if the ATV has a commercially sold modification specifically designed for passenger use on that ATV model. It directly affects ATV operators who use aftermarket or original equipment manufacturer (OEM) passenger seats or systems meeting these criteria. The key provision amends Iowa law to create an exception to the existing rule prohibiting ATVs from carrying more passengers than originally designed, expanding the farm operation exception to include properly modified ATVs. This change permits compliant modifications without criminal penalties, as long as the product is commercially available and designed for passenger use on the specific ATV type.