HSB 652: Relating to the confidentiality of peer support communications for public safety officers

What it does

This bill relates to the confidentiality of peer support communications for public safety officers.1 (peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights) by providing that the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights does not require the disclosure, use, or consideration of confidential peer support communications in any informal inquiry, formal administrative investigation, disciplinary proceeding, or Brady-Giglio determination. The bill allows peer support group counselors to testify or otherwise disclose a confidential communication that includes a plan to commit a crime or information related to the commission of a crime, a threat of harm to oneself or others, or information required by law to be disclosed.

House subcommittee · named February 3, 2026

• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson (R) · christian.hermanson@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Jason Gearhart (R) · jason.gearhart@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Eric J. Gjerde (D) · eric.gjerde@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 9 for, 0 against

For: City of Waukee; Iowa Chapter of the Association of Public Safety Communications Officials (APCO); Iowa Chapter of the National Emergency Number Association (NENA); Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa Emergency Management Association; Iowa Firefighters Association (IFA); Iowa Fraternal Order of Police; Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum); Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

In plain words

1. February 3, 2026Filed in the House and sent to the Public Safety committee
2. February 3, 2026House subcommittee named: Hermanson, Gearhart and Gjerde
3. February 4, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
4. February 17, 2026Approved by the House committee
5. February 17, 2026Committee vote: 21–0
6. February 19, 2026Approved by the House committee, and given a new number: HF 2637