Relating to restrictions on conservation officers, including entering homes and camera placement

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedFebruary 16, 2026
2. ✓
   Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 16, 2026
3. ✕
   Stopped: Senate committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
4. Next: Passes the Senate
5. Next: House committeeFunnel: by March 20, 2026
6. Next: Passes the House
7. Next: To the Governor
8. 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 restrictions on conservation officers, including entering homes and camera placement. The bill prohibits a conservation officer from entering a home without a warrant unless given permission by the occupant. The bill also requires the conservation officer to show the S.F. _____ occupant a warrant unless entering the home under the exception provided in the bill. The bill explicitly prohibits a conservation officer from placing a surveillance device in the home or on private land unless given permission by the occupant.

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 February 16, 2026. On February 19, 2026 it recommended indefinite postponement. [].

• Sen. Annette Sweeney REmail
• Sen. Tom Shipley REmail
• Sen. Mike Zimmer DEmail

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Iowa Code it changes

Creates§455B.106

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