Iowa 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Enacted

HF 2797 — A bill for an act relating to the peace officer, public safety, and emergency personnel bill of rights, and providing fees.

Last action — Signed by Governor.

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 01, 2026. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Kim Reynolds (Republican) on June 02, 2026.

Odds of enactment

High chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a high chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Likely to advance 70% · moderate confidence
  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 1 sponsor

    1 primary, 0 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 1 recorded vote so far.

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In plain language

This bill relates to the rights of peace officers and emergency personnel.

The bill establishes a set of rights for peace officers and emergency personnel. It also includes provisions for fees associated with these rights.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

44 added · 64 removed

Plain-language change summary

The updated version of House File 2797 clarifies the rights of peace officers and emergency personnel in relation to being placed on a Brady-Giglio list, which is a list of officers whose credibility may be questioned in court. It ensures that officers can appeal their placement on this list and, if they win their appeal, they can receive appropriate relief. This change is important because it provides stronger protections for law enforcement officers, ensuring they have a fair chance to defend their reputation and livelihood.

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Kim Reynolds O f f i c e o f t h e G o v e r n o r Chris C o u r n o y e r G O V E R N O R L T g o v e r n o r June02,2026 The Honorable Paul Pate SecretaryofStateofIowa StateCapitol Des Moines,Iowa 50319 DearMr.Secretary, Iherebytransmit:
House File 2797 - Enrolled House File 2797 AN ACT RELATING TO THE PEACE OFFICER, PUBLIC SAFETY, AND EMERGENCY PERSONNEL BILL OF RIGHTS, AND PROVIDING FEES.
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BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA:
The aboveHouseFileisherebyapprovedonthisdate.
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B E I T E N A C T T H E G E N A S S E M O F T H E S T A T E O P I O W A :
Section 80P.1, subsection 25, Code 2026, is a m e n dt o reada s f o l l o w s :
Section 80F.1, subsection 25, Code 2026, is amended to read as follows:
An officer shall have the right to petition the district court, appeal, or intervene in an action regarding a prosecuting agency's decision to place an officer on a Brady-Giglio list.
An officer shall have the right to petition the district court, appeal, or intervene in an action regarding a prosecuting agency’s decision to place an officer on a Brady-Giglio list.
The district court shall have jurisdiction over the review of the prosecuting agency's decision.
The district court shall have jurisdiction over the review of the prosecuting agency’s decision.
The district court shall perform an in camera review of the evidence and may hold a closed hearing upon the request of the officer or prosecuting agency, or upon the court's own motion.
The district court shall perform an in camera review of the evidence and may hold a closed hearing upon the request of the officer or prosecuting agency, or upon the court’s own motion.
The district court may affirm, modify, or reverse a prosecuting agency's decision, and issue orders or provide relief, including removal of the officer from a Brady-Giglio list, as justice may require.
The district court may affirm, modify, or reverse a prosecuting agency’s decision, and issue orders or provide relief, including removal of the officer from a Brady-Giglio list, as justice may require.
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______________________________ ______________________________ PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR Speaker of the House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2797, Ninety-first General Assembly.
P A G R A S S L ] AMY S®!CLAIR Speaker ofi^ the House President o f the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 2797, Ninety-first General Assembly.
______________________________ MEGHAN NELSON Chief Clerk of the House Approved _______________, 2026 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor
me^an n elson C h i e f GCofiTt i e H o u s e Approved 7 ^ , 2026 KIM REFOLDS G o v e r n o r
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Action History

  1. Signed by Governor.

  2. Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor.

  3. Immediate message.

  4. Passed Senate, yeas 44, nays 0.

  5. Substituted for SF 2504.

  6. Message from Senate.

  7. Read first time, attached to SF 2504.

  8. Message from House.

  9. Immediate message.

  10. Explanations of votes.

  11. Passed House, yeas 85, nays 0.

  12. Introduced, placed on Ways and Means calendar.

Sponsors

  • COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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

Sponsors (1)

  • COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS

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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Votes

Shall the bill pass?

Passed 44 Yea · 0 Nay · 6 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 31002
Democrat 13005
Total 44007
% of votes cast 86%0%0%14%
How each member voted (51)
Member Party Vote
Art Staed Democrat Yea
Catelin Drey Democrat Yea
Cindy Winckler Democrat Yea
Herman C. Quirmbach Democrat Yea
Izaah Knox Democrat Yea
Janet Petersen Democrat Yea
Janice Weiner Democrat Yea
Liz Bennett Democrat Yea
Matt Blake Democrat Not Voting
Mike Zimmer Democrat Yea
Molly Donahue Democrat Not Voting
Renee Hardman Democrat Yea
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Not Voting
Sarah Trone Garriott Democrat Not Voting
Thomas Townsend Democrat Yea
Tony Bisignano Democrat Yea
William A. Dotzler Jr. Democrat Yea
Zach Wahls Democrat Not Voting
Adrian Dickey Republican Yea
Amy Sinclair Republican Yea
Annette Sweeney Republican Yea
Carrie Koelker Republican Yea
Charlie McClintock Republican Yea
Cherielynn Westrich Republican Yea
Dan Dawson Republican Yea
Dan Zumbach Republican Yea
Dave Sires Republican Yea
David D. Rowley Republican Not Voting
Dawn Driscoll Republican Yea
Dennis Guth Republican Yea
Doug Campbell Republican Yea
Jack Whitver Republican Yea
Jason Schultz Republican Yea
Jeff Reichman Republican Yea
Jeff Taylor Republican Yea
Jesse Green Republican Yea
Julian B. Garrett Republican Not Voting
Kara Warme Republican Yea
Ken Rozenboom Republican Yea
Kerry Gruenhagen Republican Yea
Kevin Alons Republican Yea
Lynn Evans Republican Yea
Mark Costello Republican Yea
Mark S. Lofgren Republican Yea
Mike Bousselot Republican Yea
Mike Klimesh Republican Yea
Mike Pike Republican Yea
Sandy Salmon Republican Yea
Scott Webster Republican Yea
Tim Kraayenbrink Republican Yea
Tom Shipley Republican Yea

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HF 2797?
HF 2797 is sponsored by COMMITTEE ON WAYS AND MEANS.
What is the current status of HF 2797?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced May 01, 2026. Enacted.
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