91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
HF 2692: Relating to confidential public records, including seals and signatures of licensed architects, licensed landscape architects, and registered interior designers
Died when the session ended · The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. 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 (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.
Sponsors
Rep. Jason Gearhart (R)
Cost
No fiscal note
Lobbying · 1 for, 0 against
For: National Council of Architectural Registration Boards
In plain words
- February 23, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
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/HF2692