Iowa 91th General Assembly Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HF2161 — A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, and providing penalties.

Last action — Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 151.

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    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Prognosis

Advancing 36% · moderate confidence

Where this bill stands today.

Odds of enactment

Low

How often bills like it became law.

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (1 R).

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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Summary

A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, and providing penalties.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Placed on calendar. H.J. 02/18.

  2. Committee amendment H-8006 filed. H.J. 342.

  3. Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 0. Excused, 1. H.J. 341.

  4. Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 341.

  5. Subcommittee recommends passage.

  6. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/16/2026 11:00AM RM 103.

  7. Subcommittee Meeting: 02/11/2026 12:00PM RM 305 (Cancelled).

  8. Subcommittee: Jones, Scholten and Young. H.J. 166.

  9. Introduced, referred to Transportation. H.J. 151.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 149 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (149)

149 members have not signed on to this bill.

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"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HF2161 do?
A bill for an act relating to the use of automatic registration plate readers, and providing penalties.
Who sponsors HF2161?
HF2161 is sponsored by Megan Jones (Republican).
What is the current status of HF2161?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced January 26, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track HF2161?
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