Legislation / HSB 571

HOUSE STUDY BILL 571 Passed committee

Criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases.(See HF 2624.)

Sponsor   House Judiciary Committee Last action   Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2624. — February 19, 2026 Full text   Iowa Legislature ↗
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Passed subcommittee
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Passed committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Signed by Governor

Lobbyist declarations

15 declarations filed on this bill
● 6 For ● 1 Against ● 8 Undecided

Related legislation

Part of a group of 3 related bills
HF 2624 Criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor
Passed one chamber
SSB 3088 Criminal investigation, including the extension of DNA submission requirements to persons arrested for a felony or aggravated misdemeanor, and making appropriations to support the investigation of cold cases
Introduced
Date Chamber Action
Jan 15, 2026 House By COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Jan 15, 2026 House Introduced, referred to Judiciary. H.J. 116.
Jan 15, 2026 House Subcommittee: Lawler, Gustoff and Ramirez. H.J. 118.
Jan 15, 2026 House Subcommittee Meeting: 01/21/2026 8:00AM House Lounge.
Jan 20, 2026 House Subcommittee reassigned: Gustoff, Lawler and Ramirez. H.J. 127.
Jan 21, 2026 House Subcommittee recommends passage.
Feb 17, 2026 House Committee report, recommending amendment and passage. H.J. 322.
Feb 17, 2026 House Committee vote: Yeas, 14. Nays, 6. Excused, 1. H.J. 322.
Feb 19, 2026 House Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2624.
No floor votes on this bill yet.
Client Declaration Last updated
Iowa Association for Justice Against Jan 20, 2026
Iowa Attorney General Dept. of Justice For Jan 20, 2026
Iowa County Attorneys Association For Jan 15, 2026
Iowa Faith and Freedom Coalition For Jan 20, 2026
Iowa Organization for Victim Assistance For Feb 9, 2026
Iowa State Sheriffs' & Deputies' Association For Jan 21, 2026
Soaring Hearts For Feb 9, 2026
Innocence Project Undecided Feb 4, 2026
Iowa Dept. of Corrections Undecided Jan 20, 2026
Iowa Dept. of Public Safety Undecided Jan 15, 2026
Iowa Peace Officers Association Undecided Jan 15, 2026
Iowa Police Chief Association (FKA Iowa Police Executive Forum) Undecided Jan 16, 2026
Iowa State Police Association Undecided Feb 4, 2026
Reforging Families Undecided Jan 21, 2026
State Public Defender's Office Undecided Jan 20, 2026
Date Time Type Description Location
Jan 20, 2026 1:00 PM Hearing House Judiciary Committee RM 103
Jan 21, 2026 8:00 AM Hearing House Judiciary Subcommittee House Lounge
Feb 3, 2026 1:00 PM Hearing House Judiciary Committee RM 103
Feb 17, 2026 10:30 AM Hearing House Judiciary Committee RM 103