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SF 2097Died when the session ended · January 26, 2026

Relating to state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration and customs enforcement

Sponsored by Sen. Sandy Salmon (R)

Topics:Public safety & emergenciesImmigration

Same legislation: HF 2041

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 14, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 28, 2026
  3. Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
  4. Next: Passes the Senate
  5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
  6. Next: Passes the House
  7. Next: To the Governor
  8. Next: Signed into law

Died when the session ended The 2026 session adjourned on May 3, 2026, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary All law enforcement agencies and officers in Iowa must work with federal immigration and customs agencies when asked. This rule requires local police to cooperate with federal officials during immigration-related tasks.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to state law enforcement cooperation with federal immigration and customs enforcement. The bill provides that all law enforcement agencies and officers in the state shall cooperate and work with United States immigration and customs enforcement and any other federal immigration-related agencies when requested.

Why it matters. All law enforcement agencies and officers in Iowa would be required to cooperate and work with United States immigration and customs enforcement and other federal immigration-related agencies when requested.2

Full bill text3

Senate subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part

250 written public comments to its subcommittee: January 28, 2026 (250) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§27A.2

How the Code works4

Lobbying

4 for · 26 against · 6 undecided · Who →

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