HF 2677: Establishing procedures and requirements for reverse-location information searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity

What it does

This bill establishes procedures and requirements for reverse-location searches by law enforcement or any governmental entity. The bill provides that for a criminal investigation or prosecution, a law enforcement agency shall not obtain reverse-location information for electronic devices within a geofence unless the law enforcement agency obtains a search warrant as provided under the bill, the investigation or prosecution involves a violent felony, and the law enforcement agency can demonstrate an imminent, ongoing threat to public safety.

House subcommittee · named February 16, 2026

• Rep. Megan Jones (R) · megan.jones@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. J.D. Scholten (D) · j.d.scholten@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 1 for, 3 against

For: Americans For Prosperity

Against: Iowa Association for Justice; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

1. February 16, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Transportation committee · as HSB 743
2. February 16, 2026House subcommittee named: Jones, Scholten and Young · as HSB 743
3. February 18, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it · as HSB 743
4. February 18, 2026Approved by the House committee · as HSB 743
5. February 18, 2026Committee vote: 20–0 · as HSB 743
6. February 23, 2026Filed in the House
7. February 23, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2677 · as HSB 743