Hands-free driving bill passes Iowa Senate
Using mobile devices while driving a vehicle would be illegal except when using hands-free modes. The Senate also passed a bill to change SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.
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Using mobile devices while driving a vehicle would be illegal except when using hands-free modes. The Senate also passed a bill to change SNAP and Medicaid eligibility.
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Iowa is among a minority of states that does not ban hand-held use of mobile devices while driving.