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Iowa hemmed in by hands free rule stalled by legislature
Ellen Bengtson’s death after a pickup driver opened an app on his phone prompted calls to ban handheld cellphone use while driving in Iowa. Despite Senate approval of Senate File 547, the House blocked action and current law remains limited, leaving cases like the 2018 crash where evidence did not meet texting-while-driving charges. Police say more people died on Iowa roads last year, underscoring safety concerns and advocacy for stronger rules.
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