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introduced · Iowa · House Mar 3, 2026

HF 2530: A bill for an act requiring the department of natural resources to identify specific animal sources of pollutants to a water of the state when determining the water’s inclusion on a list of impaired waters.

HF 2530 requires Iowa's Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to identify specific animal sources contributing to fecal bacteria pollution before listing a water body as impaired under federal Clean Water Act rules. If fecal bacteria levels cause a water body to be considered impaired, the DNR must conduct microbial source tracking to determine the percentage contribution from each animal species (e.g., livestock, wildlife, pets) responsible for the pollution. This change applies specifically to waters listed under Section 303(d) of the Clean Water Act, which governs state water quality standards and impairment listings. The bill mandates this analysis as a prerequisite for inclusion on the state's impaired waters list, ensuring more precise identification of pollution sources.
Topics ✓ EnvironmentSupports EnvironmentRequires DNR to identify animal pollution sources for targeted remediation, advancing water quality protection under Clean Water Act by addressing root causes of fecal bacteria impairment.95% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 26, 2026

HF 2606: A bill for an act requiring persons who operate certain internet sites, applications, or a segment of an internet site or application that contains material pornographic for minors to perform reasonable age verification.

HF 2606 requires websites, apps, or sections of sites/apps containing a significant portion of material deemed "pornographic for minors" to implement age verification to block access by users under 18. It defines "pornographic for minors" and allows three verification methods: digital ID, commercially reasonable transactional data checks, or attorney-general-approved methods. Exemptions include news organizations, public broadcasts, and internet service providers (unless they created the content). Violations carry civil penalties up to $1,000 per access (capped at $10,000 daily), enforced by the attorney general, with strict privacy rules prohibiting retention of identifying data.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill mandates age verification for minors' access to pornographic content on tech platforms, regulating for consumer protection (minors' safety)90% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 26, 2026

HR 110: A resolution honoring the Phoenix Declaration.

HR 110 is a non-binding resolution expressing the House of Representatives' support for the "Phoenix Declaration," a set of educational principles. It does not create new laws or policies but formally endorses the declaration's emphasis on parental choice in education, transparency in schools, teaching foundational American history and values, and curricular focus on core subjects and character development. The resolution directly affects congressional record-keeping and symbolic recognition, not actual school operations or funding. It has no concrete policy impact beyond stating the House's belief in these educational principles.
Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationEndorses parental choice, core curriculum, and American history principles in education without policy changes, aligning with support indicators through symbolic recognition.85% confidence
Bob Henderson (R) Eddie Andrews (R) Mark Cisneros (R) Chad Behn (R) Travis Sitzmann (R)
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HF 2715: A bill for an act relating to chatbots, including deployer requirements and interactions with minors.

This Iowa bill (HF 2715) sets safety rules for public-facing chatbots, primarily affecting companies that deploy them. It requires deployers to clearly disclose when users interact with AI (not humans), implement safety protocols for self-harm risks, and limit data collection. For minors, it mandates age-verification methods (without requiring ID), parental notifications for self-harm, and strict criteria for therapeutic chatbots - requiring professional recommendations, clinical evidence, and safety testing before use by minors. The bill does not ban chatbots but imposes compliance requirements for deployers to protect user safety.
Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires AI disclosure, safety protocols, and data limits to protect users, especially minors, aligning with consumer privacy regulations and responsible AI governance.90% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HF 2710: A bill for an act relating to the powers and duties applicable to state of disaster emergencies and public health disasters, including a prohibition on regulating religious institutions and practices.

HF 2710 prohibits Iowa governors from issuing disaster emergency proclamations that unduly interfere with religious institutions or religious practices. The bill specifically bans measures that restrict in-person religious interactions, impede worship, or force religious organizations to close during declared emergencies. It also limits governors' emergency powers by requiring any restrictions on rights to be narrowly tailored, neutral, and justified by a compelling state interest. The law directly affects religious institutions and individuals exercising religious practices during state disaster or public health emergencies.
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HF 2659: A bill for an act establishing an affordable housing task force.

HF 2659 creates an Iowa affordable housing task force to study how state and local regulations impact housing costs. The task force will examine zoning, building codes, permitting processes, and funding mechanisms affecting affordable housing development, specifically looking at whether regulations provide public benefits proportional to their cost impact. It requires a diverse membership including state agency representatives, housing developers, local officials from cities and counties of varying sizes, housing nonprofits, and legislative members. The task force must submit a report with recommendations to reduce regulatory barriers by December 1, 2026, while maintaining public health and safety standards.
Topics ✓ HousingSupports HousingCreates affordable housing task force to study regulations affecting housing costs, aiming to identify public benefits vs. cost impacts to advance affordable housing policy.85% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HF 2201: A bill for an act relating to sexual misconduct with offenders and juveniles, and providing penalties.

HF 2201 amends Iowa law to upgrade penalties for sexual misconduct by certain staff members working with vulnerable individuals. It increases penalties from an aggravated misdemeanor to a class "D" felony for peace officers, correctional facility employees, juvenile facility staff, or county jail personnel who engage in sexual acts with inmates or juveniles under their care. The bill directly affects these specific professionals by making such misconduct a more serious felony charge, punishable by up to five years in prison and fines between $1,025 and $10,245. This change applies to individuals committed to state correctional facilities, juvenile placement facilities, or county jails.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeUpgrades penalties for staff sexual misconduct in correctional/juvenile facilities, enhancing accountability within the correctional system.95% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2683: A bill for an act relating to pipeline projects, including damage claims and landowner rights, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2683 modifies Iowa law to clarify compensation for landowners and farmers affected by pipeline construction. It requires pipeline companies to pay for specific damages including crop loss, soil erosion, damage to irrigation systems, and livestock disruption caused by pipeline work. The bill extends the window for renegotiating damage claims (beyond 5 years) and explicitly includes farm tenants as eligible for compensation. Landowners can pursue claims in small claims or district court for violations, and companies must follow land restoration plans to avoid penalties. The law directly affects pipeline companies operating in Iowa and agricultural landowners along pipeline routes.
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2701: A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers and providing penalties.

HF 2701 regulates how Iowa law enforcement agencies use automatic license plate readers (LPRs). It requires agencies to get state approval for LPRs, mandates vendors to certify data deletion (after 21 days for plate images, 2 years for audit trails), and prohibits sharing data without authorization. The bill generally requires a warrant to access LPR data after 24 hours, with exceptions for voluntary consent, stolen vehicle reports, or emergencies. It also specifies that law enforcement agencies own LPR data and must notify them of third-party data requests. This directly affects law enforcement agencies, vendors selling LPR systems, and Iowa residents whose license plates may be scanned.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates warrant for LPR data access after 24h, limits retention, and requires vendor data deletion - enhancing privacy and accountability in law enforcement.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates LPR data use with deletion mandates (21 days) and warrant requirements, enhancing data privacy protections for technology-driven surveillance.90% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2677: A bill for an act establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity.

This bill requires Iowa law enforcement to obtain a court-approved warrant before using reverse-location data (like cell tower records or geofences around crime scenes) to investigate violent crimes. It mandates that all collected location data be anonymized before sharing with police, and requires detailed maps and clear notices explaining how the search may affect innocent people. The law applies only when an investigation involves a violent felony and presents an imminent threat to public safety. It directly affects law enforcement agencies, data providers (like phone companies), and individuals whose location data might be collected during such searches.
Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires warrants for law enforcement location data searches, anonymizes data, and mandates transparency to protect civil liberties and prevent misuse in violent crime investigations.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRequires warrants for law enforcement location data access, mandates anonymization, and adds transparency - directly strengthens data privacy protections in technology use.95% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2685: A bill for an act relating to student instructional technology standards, including elementary school digital instruction limits, technology use policies, and governance of one-to-one digital device programs.

HF 2685 establishes Iowa's first statewide standards for student instructional technology in elementary schools (K-5). It limits digital instruction to 60 minutes daily, excluding uses like IEP-required technology, teacher demonstrations, assessments, and computer science classes. School districts must adopt written policies detailing daily limits, digital tools used, and parental opt-out rights for reduced screen time, and publish these policies online. The bill also requires transparency around one-to-one device programs, including data practices and parental choice options, but excludes online learning programs.
Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationBill imposes 60-minute daily limit on digital instruction in K-5 schools, restricting technology use in classrooms with specific exceptions.85% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyImposes 60-minute daily limit on elementary student digital instruction, restricting technology use in schools per bill's core provisions.95% confidence
introduced · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HF 2682: A bill for an act relating to grid-enhancing technologies and reconductoring, including study and reporting requirements.

This Iowa bill (HF 2682) requires public utilities and transmission companies operating electric lines in the state to study grid-enhancing technologies and reconductoring opportunities. Starting January 1, 2027, and every three years after, these entities must submit public reports to the Iowa Utilities Commission analyzing the feasibility of projects that could increase transmission capacity, reduce congestion, support renewable energy, improve reliability, or lower line losses. The studies must cover costs, implementation timelines, and how projects align with specific grid improvement goals like reducing siting conflicts or serving new customers. Municipal utilities, cooperatives, and single-customer transmission lines are exempt from this requirement.
Topics ✓ EnergySupports EnergyMandates studies to support renewable energy integration via grid improvements, directly aligning with renewable energy promotion indicators.95% confidence
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