Relating to railway special agents

Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 16, 2025
Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 23, 2025
Done: Senate committeeFebruary 26, 2025
Done: Passes the SenateMarch 24, 202549–0
Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
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 railway special agents. The bill provides that a railway special agent shall cooperate with city, county, and state law enforcement when investigating a criminal offense or crash involving a resident of or property located within the state. The bill defines “railroad corporation” to mean the same as provided in Code section 327D.2.

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 January 20, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§80.25

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 →