Colonel, Iowa State Patrol
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Chief law enforcement advocate for hands-free legislation
Iowa and Louisiana began enforcing handheld phone bans on January 1, 2026. Iowa issues $100 base fines after distributing 10,000 warnings since July; Louisiana charges the same after a five-month grace period starting August 2025. South Carolina follows February 28, and Pennsylvania joins June 5—bringing the total to 33 states banning handheld device use while driving.
Updated May 20
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