HF 2199: Relating to level II law enforcement academy training programs

What it does

This bill relates to level II law enforcement academy training programs. The bill provides that an individual who submits an application for attendance at an approved level II academy training program shall, at a minimum, submit proof of successful completion of a two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program at an accredited educational institution approved by the academy, or meet the qualifications set forth in Code section 80B.11H(1) (for military veterans with active duty military police experience) or Code section 80B.11H(3) (for federal law enforcement officers).

Senate subcommittee · named February 25, 2026

• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Cherielynn Westrich (R) · cherielynn.westrich@legis.iowa.gov

In plain words

1. January 12, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 509
2. January 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Hermanson, Kressig and Rinker · as HSB 509
3. January 20, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 509
4. January 27, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 509
5. January 27, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 509
6. January 29, 2026Filed in the House
7. January 29, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2199 · as HSB 509
8. February 23, 2026Passed the House, 89–0
9. February 24, 2026Arrived in the Senate
10. February 25, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Reichman, Blake and Westrich
11. March 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
12. March 12, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
13. April 29, 2026Passed the Senate, 46–0
14. May 6, 2026Sent to the Governor
15. June 2, 2026Signed into law