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HF 2490Signed by Governor · May 15, 2026

Relating to public meetings and records, including public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body, supervision and fees associated with examining and copying public records, employment separation information for certain government employees, contractors, or appointees, and injunctions to restrain vexatious requesters

Sponsored by the House State Government Committee

Proposed by the Public Information Board, Iowa · all agency proposals

Topics:State government

Same legislation: HSB 578

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Also covers HSB 578.

What changed before it passed
Official bill pageLobbyist declarationsOne-pager to print

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 20, 2026
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 20, 2026
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  4. Done: Passes the HouseFebruary 23, 202688–1
  5. Done: Senate committeeMarch 19, 2026
  6. Done: Passes the SenateApril 20, 202644–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 15, 2026

Signed into law What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

AI summary Government groups must follow new rules when announcing their meetings to the public. They will need to notify news media, post notices in a visible spot, and put them on their websites. If a meeting agenda changes, the group must clearly mark it as amended and show what was updated.1

Read the official explanation

This bill relates to public notice requirements for meetings of a governmental body. The bill requires the act of giving notice of a meeting of a governmental body to include (1) advising the news media who have filed a request for notice with the governmental body as provided under current law, (2) posting the notice in a prominent and conspicuous place that is designated annually by the governmental body, in a manner such that the notice is visible at all times, and (3) posting the notice on any associated internet site as specified in the bill. If a tentative agenda has been posted and is amended, the amended agenda shall be marked “AMENDED”, the amended provisions identified, and a new notice provided.4 (public notice).11 (procedure for whole grade sharing agreements).

Changed since by amendment S-5116; see Amendments.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named February 26, 2026. On March 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§21.4

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 26 undecided · Who →

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HSB 578Renumbered

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HF 2490Became lawfrom HSB 578

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