HF 406 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, and creating a civil cause of action.

HF 406 requires device companies (manufacturers of smart devices) and AI application developers to provide clear, upfront notices when users initialize devices or start apps with AI. These notices must explain exactly what private data the AI accesses, how it will be used, and give users interactive options to refuse specific data access or uninstall the AI before it collects data. The bill mandates that all data usage must align with a "statement of purpose" disclosed to users, prohibiting companies from accessing or using data in ways not previously explained. It directly affects consumers using smart devices (like smartphones or tablets) sold in Iowa after July 2025, as well as manufacturers and developers of AI-enabled products.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Mar 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 03/05/2025 12:15PM RM 102.
legislature
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Barker, Andrews and Wichtendahl.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Aime Wichtendahl
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