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IA HF2278
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/4/2026
Primary Sponsor
Jason Gearhart
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AI Summary
- Certified reserve peace officers with at least 4 years of cumulative service and 4,000 documented hours may qualify for a shortened law enforcement academy course to obtain full peace officer certification
- Eligible officers must have served with Iowa or border state agencies (Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, South Dakota, or Nebraska) without a break in service exceeding 6 consecutive months
- Officers must have no founded or sustained disciplinary actions, suspensions, or terminations for misconduct during their qualifying service period
- Law enforcement agencies must verify and certify the duration, hours, continuity, and disciplinary record of reserve officers seeking eligibility under this program
- The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Council shall adopt rules establishing curriculum, standards, and procedures for the abbreviated academy course, and may recognize service from non-border states with substantially equivalent training standards
Legislative Description
A bill for an act relating to law enforcement training requirements for experienced reserve peace officers.
Last Action
Subcommittee recommends passage.
2/11/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety2/4/2026
Full Bill Text
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