SF 259: Limiting the release of personal information for traffic violations observed by an out-of-state traffic camera, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions

What it does

Under current law, the department of transportation (DOT) is prohibited from releasing personal information, if requested by the presentation of a registration plate number, to a person other than an officer or employee of a law enforcement agency, an employee of a federal or state agency or political subdivision in the performance of official duties, a contract employee of the department of inspections, appeals, and licensing in the conduct of an investigation, or a licensed private investigation agency or a licensed security service.

House subcommittee · named January 20, 2026

• Rep. David E. Young (R) · david.young@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Chad Behn (R) · chad.behn@legis.iowa.gov
• Rep. Mary Lee Madison (D) · mary.madison@legis.iowa.gov

Lobbying · 2 for, 0 against

For: American Civil Liberties Union of Iowa (ACLU-IA); Iowa Automobile Dealers Association

In plain words

1. February 11, 2025Filed in the Senate
2. February 11, 2025Approved by the Senate committee
3. March 26, 2025Passed the Senate, 40–7
4. March 26, 2025Arrived in the House
5. January 20, 2026House subcommittee named: Young, Behn and Madison
6. January 29, 2026Subcommittee recommended passing it
7. February 4, 2026Approved by the House committee