SF 2377 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to public accessibility to water sample data.

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Natural Resources to create a searchable online database of public water sample data. The database must allow users to filter results by contaminant type (including nitrates), location, water supply system, and sampling date. It mandates that all water testing results from public water systems be publicly accessible in this format, including contaminant levels. The department must have the database operational within six months of the bill's effective date.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
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Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2026 Last action Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 19, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Pike, and Staed.
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Feb 18, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources and Environment.
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Janet Petersen
DDemocratic
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