Relating to public meetings and records, including public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body, supervision and fees associated with examining and copying public records, employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees, and injunctions to restrain vexatious requesters

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
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   Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202688–1
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   Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateApril 20, 202644–0
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   Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
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   Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. The bill requires the act of giving notice of a meeting of a governmental body to include (1) advising the news media who have filed a request for notice with the governmental body as provided under current law, (2) posting the notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually by the governmental body, in a manner such that the notice is visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site as specified in the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Changed since by amendment S-5116; see Amendments. Full bill text · What changed before it passed

Senate subcommittee

Named February 26, 2026. On March 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

• Sen. Sandy Salmon REmail
• Sen. Thomas Townsend DEmail
• Sen. Scott Webster REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§21.4

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

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Similar bills

• HF 259 Relating to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body
  91st General Assembly · Passed House
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