HOUSE STUDY BILL 643
Passed committee
The use of synthetic media in campaign materials.(See HF 2609.)
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Passed subcommittee
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Passed committee
Passed one chamber
Passed both chambers
Signed by Governor
Lobbyist declarations
10 declarations filed on this bill
Related legislation
Part of a group of 3 related bills
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | House | By COMMITTEE ON STATE GOVERNMENT |
| Jan 29, 2026 | House | Introduced, referred to State Government. H.J. 176. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | House | Subcommittee: Lundgren, Bossman and Cooling. H.J. 179. |
| Jan 29, 2026 | House | Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 12:00PM RM 102. |
| Feb 4, 2026 | House | Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | House | Committee report, recommending passage. H.J. 326. |
| Feb 17, 2026 | House | Committee vote: Yeas, 20. Nays, 1. Excused, 2. H.J. 326. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | House | Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 2609. |
No floor votes on this bill yet.
| Client | Declaration | Last updated |
|---|---|---|
| Iowa Cable and Telecommunications Association | For | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Iowa Chapter of Sierra Club | For | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Iowa Ethics and Campaign Disclosure Board | For | Jan 29, 2026 |
| League of Women Voters of Iowa | For | Feb 12, 2026 |
| EchoStar Corporation and its Affiliates | Undecided | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Google LLC and its Affiliates | Undecided | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Iowa Broadcasters Association | Undecided | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Iowa Newspaper Association | Undecided | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa | Undecided | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Technology Association of Iowa | Undecided | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Date | Time | Type | Description | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | 12:00 PM | Hearing | House State Government Subcommittee | RM 102 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 9:00 AM | Hearing | House State Government Committee | RM 103 |