Relating to invasion of privacy, including attempts to invade privacy, and making penalties applicable

Where it is now

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   Done: IntroducedJanuary 12, 2026
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   Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 13, 2026
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   Done: Senate committeeJanuary 27, 2026
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   Done: Passes the SenateFebruary 24, 202647–0
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   Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on October 2, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This bill relates to invasion of privacy, including attempts to invade privacy. The bill provides that a person who knowingly views, photographs, or films another person, or attempts to view, photograph, or film another person, for the purpose of arousing or gratifying the sexual desire of any person, commits invasion of privacy if certain requirements are met. A person convicted of invasion of privacy or an attempt to invade privacy is guilty of an aggravated misdemeanor. An aggravated misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than two years and a fine of at least $855 but not more than $8,540.

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 March 3, 2026. Meeting: Thursday, March 5 · 8:00 AM · House Lounge.

• Rep. Judd Lawler REmail
• Rep. Dr. Megan L. Srinivas DEmail
• Rep. Craig Steven Williams REmail

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Fiscal note

Cost: up to $12,200 Compare with other bills

The fiscal impact of the Bill cannot be determined because the number of new convictions under the Bill cannot be estimated. The average State cost per aggravated misdemeanor is between $8,300 and $12,200. The estimated impact to the General Fund includes operating costs incurred by the Judicial Branch, the Indigent Defense Fund, and the DOC.

• Invasion of Privacy, Attempt · February 23, 2026

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§709.21

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