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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SSB 3013: A bill for an act relating to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence.

Iowa's SSB 3013 defines key terms like "input," "output," and "trained artificial intelligence" to establish ownership rules. It states that a user who provides input to an AI owns the generated output (e.g., text, images) unless it infringes on existing copyrights. A person who trains an AI owns the resulting model if the training data was lawfully acquired and ownership wasn't transferred via contract. If an employee uses AI within their job duties under employer direction, the employer owns the output or trained AI, provided it doesn't violate third-party intellectual property rights.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies AI output ownership rights (user/employer), strengthening intellectual property protections for AI-generated content under lawful use, aligning with digital rights support indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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passed · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2255: A bill for an act relating to the request for redaction of personally identifiable information from electronic documents displayed for public access by county assessors and county recorders.

HF 2255 amends Iowa law to allow U.S. senators, representatives, statewide elected officials, and state legislators to request that their names be redacted from public electronic documents maintained by county assessors or recorders. Currently, only law enforcement personnel could make such requests. The bill also requires the Secretary of State to submit recommendations by November 2026 on protecting candidates' personal residence information while still verifying residency for election purposes. This change directly affects elected officials seeking privacy for their names in publicly accessible property records. The bill focuses on modifying access procedures, not altering property tax or election rules.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill enables redaction of personally identifiable information from public electronic documents, directly enhancing data privacy protections for officials.92% confidence

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 24, 2026

SF 2141: A bill for an act relating to matters under the purview of the department of management, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

SF 2141 establishes a dedicated "technology reinvestment fund" to support Iowa state government IT projects. It allocates $17.5 million annually (starting July 2026) from the general fund and $18.27 million from the rebuild Iowa infrastructure fund for technology infrastructure upgrades, new systems, and maintenance that enhance government services while protecting resident privacy. The bill requires the Department of Management to prioritize projects based on strategic alignment, ROI, scalability, rural access improvements, and sustainability, and mandates annual project status reports to the legislature. It also adds background check requirements for IT staff and contractors (including FBI checks every 5 years) and prohibits specific contract terms like excessive indemnity clauses or foreign law jurisdiction. The bill directly affects all Iowa state agencies using technology infrastructure funded through this mechanism.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAllocates $17.5M annually from general fund and $18.27M from infrastructure fund for IT infrastructure upgrades, enhancing fiscal management through strategic budget allocation.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill allocates $35.77M annually for state IT infrastructure upgrades with explicit privacy protection requirements, directly advancing technology funding and data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics State Budget

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 29, 2026

SSB 3004: A bill for an act providing for an online platform for professionals to provide career information to students.

Iowa's SSB 3004 requires the Department of Workforce Development to create an online platform connecting Iowa students with professionals for career exploration. The platform allows educators at participating schools to request virtual sessions with professionals matching students' interests and classroom needs, enabling students to explore careers from their classrooms. Key features include matching professionals' skills to curriculum, hosting live Q&A sessions, sharing recorded industry videos, and allowing industry groups to sponsor school participation. This directly affects Iowa public school students, educators, and professionals seeking to engage with youth.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationCreates online platform linking students to career professionals, enhancing curriculum-based career exploration within schools per bill's mandate.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyCreates online platform using internet for career exploration, expanding educational technology access and digital engagement for students.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum Social Media

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 14, 2026

SF 2038: A bill for an act exempting remotely piloted aircraft used directly and primarily for agricultural purposes from aircraft registration requirements and sales tax.

This bill exempts agricultural drones used directly for farming from Iowa's aircraft registration requirements and sales tax. It amends two laws: removing the need for farmers to register these drones with the state transportation department (which currently charges fees up to $5,000 annually) and waiving the standard 6% sales tax on such purchases. The exemption applies only to remotely piloted aircraft specifically used for agricultural purposes, as defined in state law. This directly affects Iowa farmers who operate drones for crop monitoring, spraying, or other farm-related tasks. The policy change simplifies compliance and reduces costs for this specific agricultural use case.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesExempts agricultural drones from 6% sales tax and $5,000 annual registration fees, providing direct tax relief for farmers as a targeted fiscal benefit.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRemoves registration fees and sales tax for agricultural drones, lowering costs and facilitating adoption of drone technology in farming.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Sales Tax

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 6, 2026

HSB 636: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from entering into certain specified contracts with public libraries and hosting mobile libraries.

This bill prohibits Iowa school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from entering agreements that would allow students to use their school-issued ID cards to access public library resources (like books or digital materials). It also bans these schools from permitting mobile libraries - vehicles owned/operated by public libraries that transport books - to access school property for events where students check out books. The law defines "public library" as city-ordained or chapter 336 library districts and "mobile library" as a vehicle used for transporting educational materials. These provisions apply directly to all covered schools and public libraries in Iowa.

Topics ✗ EducationOpposes EducationProhibits school districts from allowing student ID access to public libraries and banning mobile library visits, restricting student access to educational resources.95% confidence ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyBill restricts school-issued ID access to library digital resources, limiting student access to online materials and digital services provided by public libraries.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Libraries

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 23, 2026

HSB 635: A bill for an act relating to the ownership of artificial intelligence output and trained artificial intelligence.

This Iowa bill defines key terms like "input" (user-provided data/directions), "output" (AI-generated content like text or images), and "trained artificial intelligence" (the AI model after training). It states that a user who provides input owns the AI-generated output, unless it infringes on third-party copyrights. A person who trains an AI owns the resulting model if the training data was lawfully acquired and ownership wasn't transferred via contract. If an employee uses AI within their job duties under employer direction, the employer owns the output or trained AI, provided it doesn't infringe existing intellectual property rights.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyClarifies ownership of AI outputs/models, protecting user rights and promoting innovation in AI development per defined terms.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Iowa · House Jan 15, 2026

HF 2082: A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, and creating a civil cause of action.

HF 2082 prohibits using artificial intelligence to intentionally recreate a person's audio or visual likeness without their consent if the result is substantially indistinguishable from them. It specifically bans this use in commercial activity, unsupportive political campaigns, situations meant to make others believe the person engages in offensive acts, or contexts designed to damage their credibility, cause embarrassment, or induce actions/information sharing. The bill creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue for actual damages, punitive damages (capped at $250,000 per violation), attorney fees, and court costs. Violations are considered separate for each day the likeness is used, and the law does not prevent lawsuits under other existing legal provisions.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill prohibits non-consensual AI recreation of likeness, creating civil remedies to protect individuals. Regulates AI use for consumer protection, aligning with data privacy and digital rights safeguards.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · Iowa · House Feb 24, 2026

HSB 647: A bill for an act relating to chatbots, including deployer requirements and interactions with minors.

This Iowa bill regulates chatbot deployers by requiring safety protocols to detect and mitigate user harm, while limiting data collection to what's necessary for the chatbot's purpose. It mandates age verification to prevent minors from accessing chatbots, with exceptions for mental health chatbots that provide clinical evidence, professional recommendations, and clear disclaimers about their non-professional nature. Deployers must document testing and disclose limitations to parents/guardians for minor-accessible mental health chatbots. Violations may result in civil penalties up to $2,500 per incident.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyRegulates chatbot deployers with safety protocols, data minimization, and minor protections - aligning with data privacy and consumer safety indicators.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Online Safety Social Media

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in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 4, 2026

SSB 3050: A bill for an act modifying provisions related to the curriculum provided to students enrolled in grades nine through twelve by allowing instruction related to technology, engineering, or manufacturing to meet a portion of the unit requirements related to computer science.

This bill modifies Iowa's high school curriculum requirements by allowing technology, engineering, or manufacturing courses to count toward the half-unit computer science credit required for grades 9-12. It specifically permits schools to use dedicated coursework or combined courses (that also meet career-technical education standards) to fulfill this requirement. The change applies to all public school districts, charter schools, and accredited nonpublic schools in Iowa. The state board of education must create implementing rules, and the policy takes effect for the 2022 school year.

Topics ✓ EducationSupports EducationAllows tech/engineering courses to count toward computer science credits, expanding curriculum options and student access to CS education without adding new requirements.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly allows tech/engineering courses to fulfill computer science curriculum requirements, promoting technology education in schools.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Career & Technical Education Curriculum K-12 Education

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