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IA HSB612

SB

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2026

Primary Sponsor

Public Safety

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Iowa Code Section 321.492B to create an exception to the prohibition on using unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for traffic law enforcement
  • Certified law enforcement officers may operate drones to assist in apprehending drivers who are eluding or attempting to elude pursuing law enforcement vehicles in violation of Section 321.279
  • Officers may cite the fleeing driver for any traffic violations committed during the pursuit based on drone-obtained evidence
  • Amends Section 808.15 to clarify that drone-obtained information is admissible as evidence in criminal or civil proceedings when the location is viewable from public navigable airspace, is within public view, or is obtained consistent with state and federal law

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to the use of unmanned aerial vehicles by law enforcement officers.(See HF 2295.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2295.

2/5/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety1/22/2026

Full Bill Text

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