HF 2626: Relating to camping, including emergency safety requirements at campgrounds located in floodplains

What it does

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.

House subcommittee · named February 10, 2026

• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers (D) · timi.brown-powers@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Emergency Management Association

In plain words

1. February 10, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 715
2. February 10, 2026House subcommittee named: Gearhart, Brown-Powers and Hermanson · as HSB 715
3. February 12, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 715
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 715
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 715
6. February 19, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2626 · as HSB 715