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91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026

SF 2283: Relating to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers

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 use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers. The bill provides that a certified law enforcement officer may operate an unmanned aerial vehicle in order to assist other law enforcement officers in apprehending a driver eluding or attempting to elude a pursuing law enforcement vehicle, and may cite the driver for any traffic violations committed during the pursuit. 107 or have a federal aviation administration certificate of authorization or other applicable federal certification or license.

Sponsors

Sen. Charlie McClintock (R)

Cost

No fiscal note

Lobbying · 3 for, 1 against

For: Iowa County Attorneys Association; Iowa State Police Association; Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association

Against: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA)

In plain words

  1. February 11, 2026Filed in the Senate
  2. February 11, 2026Approved by the Senate committee
  3. March 5, 2026Passed the Senate, 42–0

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/SF2283