What New Laws Go Into Effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

Iowa's new hands-free driving law goes into effect July 1

As of July 1, Iowa's new Hands-Free Driving Law has been enacted. Making it illegal to operate your phones and electronic devices while driving in the state, unless it's in a hands-free setting. Iowa is the 31st state to adopt a hands-free driving policy. You can now be pulled over for operating your phone and electronic devices. There will be an initial warning period through December 31, 2025 and fines will kick in at the start of the new year…

What new laws go into effect July 1 in Iowa, Nebraska and South Dakota?

July 1 marks the start of several new laws in Siouxland. This story breaks down some of the major laws this year.

What to know about Iowa's new laws going into effect July 1

Dozens of new laws, passed during the 2025 legislative session, are going into effect July 1.Stripping Gender Identity ProtectionsOne of, if not the most, contr

What to know about the new laws that went into effect July 1

New Iowa laws on issues from transgender civil rights protections to changes to Iowa’s unemployment insurance tax system were officially enacted Tuesday.

New Iowa laws go into effect July 1

By Robin Opsahl, Iowa Capital Dispatch New Iowa laws on issues from transgender civil rights protections to changes to Iowa’s unemployment insurance tax system were officially enacted Tuesday. July 1, the beginning of the fiscal year, is when most laws passed during a legislative session began enforcement. However, there are some measures that have other start dates – for example, warnings began Tuesday for violations of Senate File 22, the …