Iowa § 321B.1 - 321B.1 Definitions.

§ 321B.1. 321B.1 Definitions.

As used in this chapter: 1. “Advanced driver assistance system” means any motor vehicle driving automation system that performs part or all of the dynamic driving task, as described by the society of automotive engineers international taxonomy and definitions for terms related to driving automation systems for on-road motor vehicles, under SAE J3016, as revised on April 30, 2021, and that is designed to support the driver and motor vehicle in a manner intended to do all of the following: a. Enhance motor vehicle safety. b. Reduce losses associated with motor vehicle crashes. 2. “Insurance producer” means as defined in section 522B.1, and includes an agent of such producer. 3. “Insured person” means a person that is entitled, or may be entitled, to receive first-party benefits or payments under an insurance policy, and includes an agent of such person. 4. “Insurer” means as defined in section 522B.1, and includes an agent of an insurer. 5. “Motor vehicle glass” means the glass and nonglass parts associated with the replacement of the glass used in the windshield, doors, or windows of a motor vehicle. 6. “Motor vehicle glass repair shop” or “shop” means any person who repairs or replaces damaged motor vehicle glass for consideration. 7. “Notice” means direct written communication including communication conducted through electronic mail, text message, or other electronic means which is directed to and easily accessible by the consumer. 8. “Repairing or replacing damaged motor vehicle glass” includes all of the following: a. Inspecting, repairing, restoring, or replacing damaged motor vehicle glass. b. Calibrating or recalibrating an advanced driver assistance system if the replacement of damaged motor vehicle glass is required. 9. “Rights or benefits under the policy” includes the insured person’s right to receive any and all post-loss benefits or payments available or payable under an insurance policy, including but not limited to claim payments. 2025 Acts, ch 58, §1, 10 Section applies to insurance policies issued or renewed on or after July 1, 2025; 2025 Acts, ch 58, §10 NEW section Thu Dec 11 19:43:14 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 321B.1 (0, 0)