Bills › 91st General Assembly
Relating to railway special agents
Sponsored by Sen. Mike Klimesh (R)
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 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 Railway special agents would be required to work together with local, county, and state police when investigating crimes or crashes. This rule applies if the person involved lives in Iowa or if the incident happens on property located in the state.1
Read the official explanation
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.
House subcommittee
Named January 20, 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