Relating to the disclosure of psychological test data

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 27, 2026
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 29, 2026
Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
Next: Passes the House
Next: To the Governor
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 the disclosure of psychological test data (test data). The bill defines “test data” the same as described in the most recent version of the ethical principles of psychologists and code of conduct standard as published by the American psychological association (APA code of conduct). The APA code of conduct describes “test data” as raw and scaled scores, client/patient responses to test questions or stimuli, and psychologists’ notes and recordings concerning client/patient statements and behavior during examination.

Read the full explanation

Those portions of test materials that include client/patient responses are included in the definition of test data. The bill defines “test materials” the same as described in the most recent version of the APA code of conduct. The APA code of conduct describes “test materials” as manuals, instruments, protocols, and test questions or stimuli, and does not include test data. Current law prohibits the disclosure of test materials except to a licensed psychologist upon request of the individual who is the subject of the test materials. The bill distinguishes test data from test materials and permits the disclosure of test data generated as a result of psychological testing. If the test data contains test materials, the test data may be disclosed provided that all test materials are redacted prior to disclosure of the test data.

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

Senate subcommittee

Named January 29, 2026. On February 10, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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1 written public comment to its subcommittee: February 10, 2026 (1) · on the Legislature’s site

Iowa Code it changes

Amends§228.1 §228.9

Read from the bill as introduced. Each links to every bill touching that chapter of the Iowa Code. How the Code works

Lobbying

1 for · 1 against · 7 undecided · Who →