Relating to the confidentiality of library records of a minor

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to the confidentiality of library records of a minor.7 (confidential records), library records which, by themselves or when examined with other public records, would reveal the identity of the library patron checking out or requesting an item or information from the library shall be kept confidential unless otherwise allowed by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information. However, library records may be released to a criminal or juvenile justice agency only pursuant to an investigation of a particular person or organization suspected of committing a known crime and only upon a judicial determination that a rational connection exists between the requested release of information and a legitimate end and that the need for the information is cogent and compelling.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named January 22, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Rep. Skyler Wheeler REmail
• Rep. Bob Henderson REmail
• Rep. Larry McBurney DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§22.7

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works