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90th General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2187: Relating to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings, and including effective date provisions

Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.

What it does

This bill relates to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings and certified shorthand reporter audio and video recordings. The bill provides that upon motion of any party, an initial appearance or arraignment shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available. Upon motion of any party, a pretrial conference, scheduling conference, or any other noncontested judicial proceeding shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available, unless the court orders the proceeding to be held in person for good cause.

Sponsors

Technology (successor To Ssb 1014) committee

Cost

Savings: up to $152,000

0 judicial specialist FTE positions to assist with scheduling, filing, and technology management of video conferencing. In addition, SF 2187 is estimated to reduce mileage and the need for mileage reimbursement to the State Public Defender’s Office. Senate Fil…

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Iowa Court Reporters Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association; State Public Defender's Office

Against: Iowa Judicial Branch - Supreme Court

In plain words

  1. February 1, 2024Filed in the Senate
  2. February 1, 2024Approved by the Senate committee
  3. February 19, 2024Cost estimate (fiscal note) posted

From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/90/SF2187