91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2369: Establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill establishes procedures and requirements for reverse-location searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity. The bill provides that for a criminal investigation or prosecution, a law enforcement agency shall not obtain reverse-location information for electronic devices within a geofence unless the law enforcement agency obtains a search warrant as provided under the bill, the investigation or prosecution involves a violent felony, and the law enforcement agency can demonstrate an imminent, ongoing threat to public safety.
Sponsors
Rep. Megan Jones (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 2 against
For: Americans For Prosperity
Against: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association
In plain words
- February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
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/91/HF2369