Relating to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and providing fees

Sponsored by the House Ways and Means Committee

Topics:Courts & civil law Public safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HSB 770, SSB 3198, SF 2504

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedApril 7, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeApril 7, 2026
Done: House committeeMay 1, 2026
Done: Passes the HouseMay 2, 202685–0
Skipped: Senate committeeSkipped
Done: Passes the SenateMay 3, 202644–0
Done: To the GovernorMay 13, 2026
Done: Signed into lawJune 2, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Law enforcement officers who are placed on a special list regarding their credibility will receive certain legal protections and rights. If an officer successfully appeals being put on this list, the state or their local government must pay for their legal fees and court costs. These rules apply to officers even if they were added to the list in the past.¹

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights. The bill provides that an officer placed on a Brady-Giglio list by a prosecuting agency, regardless of when such placement, action, or decision occurred, shall have the rights afforded under the bill. The bill provides that if an officer, after appealing a decision placing the officer on a Brady-Giglio list, prevails, the court shall award the officer equitable relief, reasonable attorney fees, expenses, and court costs. Any such award shall be paid by the state or the municipality or county that employs or is responsible for the prosecuting agency. The bill takes effect upon enactment. The bill applies retroactively to the placement of an officer on a Brady-Giglio list and subsequent proceedings and orders occurring on and after July 1, 2021.

Why it matters. Law enforcement and emergency personnel who are placed on a Brady-Giglio list by a prosecuting agency would receive specific legal rights under this law. If an officer successfully appeals their placement on such a list, the state or their employing municipality or county must pay for their attorney fees, expenses, and court costs.²

Full bill text · What changed before it passed³

House subcommittee

Named April 7, 2026 (as HSB 770). Meeting: Wednesday, April 8 · 8:00 AM · House Lounge.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§80F.1

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Lobbying

6 for · 5 against · 5 undecided · Who →

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Study bill

HSB 770Renumbered SSB 3198Renumbered

91st General Assembly

HF 2797Became lawfrom HSB 770 SF 2504Didn’t advancefrom SSB 3198

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HF 2675 Relating to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights
91st General Assembly · Approved by committee
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