HF 523: Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse

What it does

This bill allows a peace officer to file a petition to receive a 72-hour emergency protective order on a person’s behalf if the person claims to be in present danger of domestic abuse and the person requests the peace officer to submit the petition.

Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2026

• Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Matt Blake (D) · matt.blake@legis.iowa.gov
• Sen. Jeff Reichman (R) · jeff.reichman@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 3 for, 0 against

For: Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Warren County Attorney's Office

In plain words

1. February 20, 2025Filed in the House
2. March 12, 2025Passed the House, 81–15
3. March 13, 2025Arrived in the Senate
4. March 18, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Shipley, Blake and Reichman
5. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
6. February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
7. March 31, 2026Passed the Senate, 46–0
8. May 6, 2026Sent to the Governor
9. May 6, 2026Signed into law