A bill for an act relating to the confidentiality of library records of a minor.

HF 2136 strengthens privacy protections for minors' library records in Iowa. It requires libraries to keep records revealing a minor's library use confidential, except when: (1) a court grants strict approval for law enforcement access based on a clear connection to a specific crime investigation, or (2) parents or guardians request their minor child's records. The bill directly affects minors using Iowa public libraries, parents/guardians seeking access to their child's records, and law enforcement agencies seeking library data. It clarifies that libraries cannot disclose these records without a judicial order for law enforcement or a parent's request, reinforcing existing confidentiality standards under Iowa Code 22.7.