HF 2637: Relating to the confidentiality of peer support communications for public safety officers and civilian employees

What it does

This bill relates to the confidentiality of peer support communications for public safety officers.1 (peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights) by providing that the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights does not require the disclosure, use, or consideration of confidential peer support communications in any informal inquiry, formal administrative investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or Brady-Giglio determination.10 (communications in professional confidence) and creates new Code chapter 622C relating to the evidentiary privilege of peer support communications.

House subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: City of Waukee; Iowa Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO); Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

1. February 3, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee · as HSB 652
2. February 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Hermanson, Gearhart and Gjerde · as HSB 652
3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 652
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 652
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0 · as HSB 652
6. February 19, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2637 · as HSB 652