SF 2093 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters.

SF 2093 modifies Iowa's emergency powers during disaster and public health crises. It requires governors to issue written declarations detailing affected areas and justifications, limiting initial emergencies to 30 days (extendable by 60 days by the governor), with legislative oversight allowing 60-day extensions via concurrent resolution. The bill explicitly prohibits emergency measures that infringe constitutional rights, restrict religious interactions in healthcare, use surveillance tech without consent, deploy drones/AI for enforcement, or limit licensed health professionals' practice. These provisions directly affect governors, the legislature, and public health authorities during declared emergencies.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2026 Last action Jan 27, 2026
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Jan 27, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Bisignano, and Schultz.
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Jan 22, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to State Government.
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Sandy Salmon
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