91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SF 124: Relating to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data
Died when the session ended · The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died.
What it does
This bill relates to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data.2(2).2 currently provides that a search warrant may be issued for property which has been obtained in violation of law; for the unlawful possession of property; for property used or possessed to commit a public offense or to conceal an offense from being discovered; or for any other property relevant and material as evidence in a criminal prosecution. The bill provides that no search warrant shall be issued for the search and seizure of menstrual health data stored on a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information.
Sponsors
Sen. Liz Bennett (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Art Staed (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Zach Wahls (D), Sen. Janice Weiner (D)
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named January 28, 2025
- Sen. Jason Schultz (R) · jason.schultz@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Mike Bousselot (R) · mike.bousselot@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Janet Petersen (D) · janet.petersen@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 6 for, 0 against
For: Family Planning Council of Iowa; Iowa Atheists and Freethinkers; Iowa Integrated Health Planning and Advisory Council; Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance; Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa; Soaring Hearts
In plain words
- January 23, 2025Filed in the Senate and sent to the Judiciary committee
- January 28, 2025Senate subcommittee named: Schultz, Bousselot and Petersen
From public records at legis.iowa.gov, compiled by Funnel (iowafunnel.com), an independent, nonpartisan site. Current as of Monday, November 9, 2026. https://iowafunnel.com/bills/91/SF124