Relating to camping, including emergency safety requirements at campgrounds located in floodplains

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
3. ✓
   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
4. ✕
   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to camping, including emergency safety requirements at campgrounds located in floodplains. The bill requires a campground operating in a floodplain in Iowa to have an emergency alarm system that can function without an internet connection and to post emergency evacuation directions in all occupied structures. The bill authorizes the department of natural resources to effectuate the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 10, 2026 (as HSB 715). On February 12, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jason Gearhart REmail
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers DEmail
• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§466D.1

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