Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees
Sponsored by the House Local Government Committee, Rep. Gary M. Mohr (R)
Topics:State government
Same legislation: HF 2388
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
- Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 202691–0
- Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- 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
Under current law, a person has the right to examine and copy a public record.7 provides a list of public records that must be kept confidential unless otherwise ordered by a court, by the lawful custodian of the records, or by another person duly authorized to release such information, including personal information in confidential personnel records of government bodies.7(11) provides that certain personal information in confidential personnel records is considered a public record. This bill further specifies that certain personal information in confidential personnel records regarding the separation of government employees, contractors, or appointees is a public record, regardless of whether the information is set forth in a written document, contract, agreement, or arrangement.
Read the full explanation
Such information includes the last date of work and any moneys or benefits provided beyond compensation for work performed prior to the individual’s last day as an employee, contractor, or appointee for the government body.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Senate subcommittee
Named March 17, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.
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Iowa Code it changes
Amends§22.7
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Lobbying
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