Relating to confidential public records, including seals and signatures of licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, and registered interior designers

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 23, 2026
2. ✕
   Stopped: SubcommitteeDied when the General Assembly ended
3. Next: House committeeFunnel: by February 20, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. 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 (confidential records) identifies public records that are required to 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.14, are confidential records. The bill also provides that plans or specifications that are affixed with a seal or signature are not considered confidential records unless otherwise provided by law.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§22.7

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