91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2638: Relating to public records, including employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
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.
Sponsors
Rep. Gary M. Mohr (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named March 17, 2026
- Sen. Ken Rozenboom (R) · ken.rozenboom@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Cindy Winckler (D) · cindy.winckler@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against
For: Iowa Broadcasters Association; Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Newspaper Association
In plain words
- February 19, 2026Filed in the House
- March 12, 2026Passed the House, 91–0
- March 16, 2026Arrived in the Senate
- March 17, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Rozenboom, Schultz and Winckler
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/HF2638