Relating to camping, including camper and cabin limits at youth camps and emergency safety requirements at campgrounds

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 10, 2026
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   Done: House committeeFebruary 17, 2026
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Senate committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the Senate
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

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What’s in it

This bill relates to campgrounds, including camper and cabin limits at youth camps and emergency safety requirements at campgrounds. The bill creates definitions for terms used in the bill. The bill requires the department of natural resources (department) to adopt rules establishing limits, based on flood risk, on the number of campers allowed at a youth camp located in a floodplain at any one time and the number of cabins permitted on the premises of a youth camp. The bill requires all campgrounds to have an emergency alarm system installed and operating that can function without an internet connection and to post emergency evacuation directions in all structures within the campground. The bill grants the department the power and authority reasonably necessary to effectuate the bill.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

House subcommittee

Named February 10, 2026. On February 12, 2026 it recommended passage.

• Rep. Jason Gearhart REmail
• Rep. Timi M. Brown-Powers DEmail
• Rep. Christian A. Hermanson REmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§466D.1§466D.2§466D.3§466D.4

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