Relating to level II law enforcement academy training programs

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee

Topics:Public safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HSB 509

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 12, 2026
Done: House committeeJanuary 27, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202689–0
Done: Senate committeeMarch 12, 2026
Done: Passes the SenateApril 29, 202646–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary People applying for level II police academy training would need to show they finished a two-year or four-year college degree in police science or criminal justice. Military veterans with active duty police experience or federal law enforcement officers may also qualify under certain rules.¹

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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).

Why it matters. People applying to attend approved level II law enforcement academy training programs would need to show they completed an accredited two-year or four-year police science or criminal justice program. Military veterans with active duty military police experience or federal law enforcement officers may also qualify under specific existing rules.²

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Senate subcommittee

Named February 25, 2026. On March 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§80B.11D

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Lobbying

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HSB 509Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 2199Became lawfrom HSB 509