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IA SF2105

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/26/2026

Primary Sponsor

Charlie McClintock

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Origin

Senate

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 a pursuing law enforcement vehicle in violation of Section 321.279

  • Officers using drones during such pursuits may cite the driver for any traffic violations committed during the pursuit

  • Amends Section 808.15 to clarify that drone-obtained information is admissible as evidence when the information is from a location 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 SF 2283.)

Last Action

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2283. S.J. 262.

2/11/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/26/2026

Full Bill Text

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