HSB 582: Relating to public records requests

What it does

This bill provides that upon receipt of a public records request, the lawful custodian shall (1) promptly, as defined in the bill, acknowledge the request and provide the contact information of the lawful custodian’s authorized designee, (2) provide an approximate date for a response and an estimate of any reasonable fees associated with the request, and (3) inform the requester of any expected delay in production of the public record.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Rep. Matt W. Windschitl (R) · matt.windschitl@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Heather Hora (R) · heather.hora@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Amy Nielsen (D) · amy.nielsen@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 7 for, 1 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club; Iowa Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO); Iowa Freedom of Information Council; Iowa Newspaper Association; Iowa Public Information Board; Professional Educators of Iowa

Against: Bitches Get Stuff Done

In plain words

1. January 20, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the State Government committee
2. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Windschitl, Hora and Nielsen
3. February 3, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 4, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 4, 2026Committee vote: 23–0
6. February 6, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2330