91st General Assembly · Iowa Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2370: Relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill requires the department of public safety (department) to establish a nonpublic green alert system to facilitate professional coordination for the location and assistance of a missing at-risk veteran. A green alert shall be activated if a veteran is reported missing under circumstances suggesting that the veteran is at risk by a person who provides adequate personal contact information and the report of the at-risk veteran is verified by a peace officer or public safety official. The officer or official must document the basis for activating the green alert.
Sponsors
Rep. Eddie Andrews (R), Rep. Brett Barker (R), Rep. Brooke Boden (R), Rep. Tom Determann (R), Rep. Jason Gearhart (R), Rep. Bill Gustoff (R), Rep. Steven C. Holt (R), Rep. Rob Johnson (D), Rep. Larry McBurney (D), Rep. Brian Meyer (D), Rep. Matthew Rinker (R), Rep. Henry Stone (R), Rep. Ross Wilburn (D), Rep. David E. Young (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
House subcommittee · named February 12, 2026
- Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Jerome Amos Jr. (D) · jerome.amosjr@legis.iowa.gov
- Rep. Matthew Rinker (R) · matthew.rinker@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: Iowa County Commissioners Of Veterans Affairs
In plain words
- February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
- February 12, 2026House subcommittee named: Gearhart, Amos Jr. and Rinker
- February 17, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Iowa Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2370