HSB 188: Relating to the examination of confidential records by the general assembly

What it does

This bill relates to the examination of confidential records by members, agencies, and committees of the general assembly. The bill requires a government body to provide a public record, including a confidential record, to a member, agency, or committee of the general assembly for inspection or duplication if the requestor states that the record is being requested for legislative purposes. The bill allows a government body to require a requestor to sign a confidentiality agreement that the confidential record not be disclosed outside the requesting entity, or within the requesting entity for purposes other than the purpose for which it was received, that the confidential record be labeled as confidential, that the confidential record be kept securely, or that copies of and notes relating to the confidential record be controlled.

House subcommittee · named February 17, 2025

• Rep. Steven C. Holt (R) · steven.holt@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Judd Lawler (R) · judd.lawler@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas (D) · megan.srinivas@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 0 for, 1 against

Against: Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum)

In plain words

1. February 17, 2025Filed in the House and sent to the Judiciary committee
2. February 17, 2025House subcommittee named: Holt, Lawler and Srinivas