91st General Assembly · Funnel one-pager · Monday, November 9, 2026
SSB 3171: Relating to restrictions on conservation officers, including entering homes and camera placement
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 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.
Sponsors
Not listed
Cost
No fiscal note
Senate subcommittee · named February 16, 2026
- Sen. Annette Sweeney (R) · annette.sweeney@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Tom Shipley (R) · tom.shipley@legis.iowa.gov
- Sen. Mike Zimmer (D) · mike.zimmer@legis.iowa.gov
Lobbying · 2 for, 3 against
For: Americans For Prosperity; Iowa Minuteman Civil Defense Corps
Against: Iowa Bowhunters Association; Izaak Walton League - Iowa Division; State Police Officers Council
In plain words
- February 16, 2026Filed in the Senate and sent to the Natural Resources and Environment committee
- February 16, 2026Senate subcommittee named: Sweeney, Shipley and Zimmer
- February 19, 2026Subcommittee recommended against it
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/SSB3171