Relating to the production of oil and gas, geologic hydrogen, hydrocarbons, or other minerals, including establishing certain duties required of oil and gas operators, requiring notice and surface use agreement offers, and providing for remedies

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 12, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2026
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   Stopped: Passes the HouseDied when the General Assembly ended
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 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

Amendments · 1

0 adopted · 0 failed · 1 never voted on. Newest first.

• H-8164Strike everything · filed March 5, 2026 by

  AI summary This amendment replaces the entire bill with a new version called the “Iowa Surface Owners Protection Act.” It establishes rules for oil and gas operations starting July 1, 2026, requiring operators to compensate landowners for damages to land, crops, and property value, and to restore the surface after work is finished. It also requires operators to provide specific notices and proposed agreements to landowners and to maintain financial assurance, such as a bond or letter of credit, to ensure damages can be paid. Its wording →
  Never voted on