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IA HF2161

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Megan Hess Jones

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires local governing bodies to adopt an ordinance before automatic license plate readers can be used within their jurisdiction
  • Restricts access to captured plate images and data to within 24 hours unless a search warrant or county attorney subpoena is obtained for a specific vehicle
  • Exempts warrant requirements in cases of owner consent, stolen vehicle reports, exigent circumstances, Amber Alerts, and human trafficking investigations under section 710A.2
  • Prohibits plate readers with facial recognition capabilities and bans sharing captured data with nongovernmental third parties or out-of-state entities
  • Establishes penalties including simple misdemeanor for unauthorized use/placement and aggravated misdemeanor (unauthorized computer access) for improper data access or facial recognition violations

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

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

2/18/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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