A bill for an act relating to confidential records including booking photographs.

HF 47 defines "booking photograph" as a law enforcement image taken for identification after arrest or during custody. It classifies these photos as confidential records but allows release under four specific conditions: if the person is a fugitive (to aid capture), if they pose an imminent safety threat, if a judge orders release for a legitimate interest, or if the person was convicted or pled guilty to the offense. The bill directly affects law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, and individuals whose photos are captured during arrests. This amendment to Iowa Code Section 22.7 clarifies when such images may be shared publicly without requiring additional court orders in limited circumstances.