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HF 523Signed by Governor · May 6, 2026

Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse

Sponsored by the House Public Safety Committee, Rep. Brooke Boden (R)

Topics:Courts & civil lawPublic safety & emergencies

Same legislation: HF 108

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Also covers HF 108.

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

Where it is now

  1. Done: IntroducedJanuary 22, 2025
  2. Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2025
  3. Done: House committeeFebruary 19, 2025
  4. Done: Passes the HouseMarch 12, 202581–15
  5. Done: Senate committeeFebruary 11, 2026
  6. Done: Passes the SenateMarch 31, 202646–0
  7. Done: To the GovernorMay 6, 2026
  8. Done: Signed into lawMay 6, 2026

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What’s in it

AI summary If someone is in immediate danger of domestic abuse and asks for help, a police officer can file a request for a 72-hour emergency protective order for them. This change allows officers to step in and start the legal process on behalf of the person who needs protection.1

Read the official explanation

This bill allows a peace officer to file a petition to receive a 72-hour emergency protective order on a person’s behalf if the person claims to be in present danger of domestic abuse and the person requests the peace officer to submit the petition.

Full bill text · What changed before it passed2

Senate subcommittee

Named January 28, 2026. On February 4, 2026 it recommended passage.

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Iowa Code it changes

Amends§236.6

How the Code works3

Lobbying

3 for · 0 against · 10 undecided · Who →

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Tried before

HF 2571Passed a chamber90th GA

91st General Assembly

HF 108RenumberedHF 523Became lawfrom HF 108

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None became law, though one got through a chamber.

  • HF 2571 Relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orde…
    90th General Assembly · Passed House · same title
    Passed a chamber

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