A bill for an act relating to the examination of confidential records by the general assembly.
This bill requires Iowa government bodies to provide confidential records to legislative members, agencies, or committees upon request for "legislative purposes." It mandates that requesters sign confidentiality agreements prohibiting unauthorized disclosure, requiring secure handling, and controlling copies or notes of the records. The attorney general must review disputes about whether a record is confidential within 45 business days, and agreements become void if records are later deemed non-confidential. The process preserves existing confidentiality protections under state and federal law, ensuring disclosure for legislative review does not waive future confidentiality claims.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025
Last action Feb 19, 2025
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Total actions
3
Key actions
2
Committee
2
Feb 19, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/20/2025 8:30AM House Lounge 2 (Cancelled).
legislature
Feb 17, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Holt, Lawler and Srinivas.
lower
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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