Our current issue priorities include the following:

Key dates for the upcoming session:

Session Begins: January 12, 2026

Iowa Bicycle Day at the Capitol: February 11, 2026

First Funnel: February 20, 2026

Second Funnel: March 20, 2026

100th Day of Session: April 21, 2026

Iowa Hands Free Policy Brief

Download the policy brief from the University of Iowa Injury Prevention and Research Center.

End Distracted Driving Iowa

Download the handout on the End Distracted Driving Coalition

Iowa Bicycle Advocacy Toolkit

You are doing a good thing by speaking up about policies important to you and your safety. This toolkit will guide you through successful advocacy, holding meetings, and the legislative process. Download your copy today.

Become a District Leader

The Iowa Bicycle Coalition has a volunteer assigned to every legislative district in Iowa. These volunteers work one-on-one with their legislators to garner support for better bike policy. You can learn more or signup to be a district leader.

Iowa Bicycling Day at the Capitol

You can influence and help advance Iowa bicycle policy by attending the Iowa Bicycling Day at the Capitol. Make plans now to attend. Click to learn more.

Latest Advocacy News:

URGENT: Amendment requiring daytime bike lightsApril 4, 2023
We have an urgent issue. Rep. Wills (R-Dickinson) added an amendment to the standard penalties bill HF422 requiring a red light during daylight hours… Read more: URGENT: Amendment requiring daytime bike lights
SF547 passes the Iowa house Transportation Committee 18-2March 29, 2023
Great news for Iowa’s road safety! The SF547 bill on hands-free driving has passed the House Transportation Committee. This marks a major step forward… Read more: SF547 passes the Iowa house Transportation Committee 18-2
Protecting Cyclists in Iowa: Take Action with the Iowa Bicycling Action CenterMarch 25, 2023
Cycling is a fun and healthy way to explore the great outdoors, but it can be dangerous when cyclists have to share the road… Read more: Protecting Cyclists in Iowa: Take Action with the Iowa Bicycling Action Center
SF547 on Handsfree/Distracted Driving Passes in Iowa SenateMarch 22, 2023
In a historic moment for the state of Iowa, SF547 on handsfree/distracted driving has passed in the Iowa Senate with an overwhelming vote of… Read more: SF547 on Handsfree/Distracted Driving Passes in Iowa Senate
Be a Part of the Solution: Support Bicycle Advocacy and Take Action for Safer Roads NowMarch 9, 2023
Bicycling is a great way to stay active, reduce your carbon footprint, and explore your community. However, as cyclists, we know that it can… Read more: Be a Part of the Solution: Support Bicycle Advocacy and Take Action for Safer Roads Now
SF207 Hands-Free/Distracted Driving Bill Passes Ways and Means CommitteeMarch 8, 2023
The SF207 Hands-Free/Distracted Driving Bill has cleared its first hurdle on its way to becoming law in Iowa. The bill passed the Senate Ways… Read more: SF207 Hands-Free/Distracted Driving Bill Passes Ways and Means Committee

Support Iowa Bicycle Advocacy:

When you bicycle on Iowa’s trails or roadways, you want an enjoyable ride taking you safely to your destination. We work to make Iowa bicycling safe, accessible, and enjoyable for all. Please consider giving today with credit cards, gifts of stock, or donor-advised funds at https://ibc.app.neoncrm.com/forms/advocacy

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The Iowa Bicycle Coalition works on policy and appropriations issues in the Iowa Legislature. We have a team of contract lobbyists and an advocacy manager that focuses on specific pieces of legislation that impact bicyclists or traffic safety.

The program has been successful. We have worked on distracted driving including primary texting laws, making fatal texting crashes a felony, and adding distracted driving to driver education as a required topic. We have passed a safe and reasonable distance passing requirement. In 2024, we passed Crosswalk Protections. We have worked on traffic safety issues such as hit and run and speeding felony.