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IA SF124
A bill for an act relating to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data.
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Introduced
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
In Committee
01/23/2025
01/23/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the issuance of a subpoena or search warrant for menstrual health data. The bill provides that no subpoena shall be issued or served for the purpose of seeking menstrual health data as defined in Code section 808.2(2). Code section 808.2 currently provides that a search warrant may be issued for property which has been obtained in violation of law; for the unlawful possession of property; for property used or possessed to commit a public offense or to conceal an offense from being discovered; or for any other property relevant and material as evidence in a criminal prosecution. The bill provides that no search warrant shall be issued for the search and seizure of menstrual health data stored on a computer, computer network, or other device containing electronic or digital information. The bill defines “menstrual health data” as any information, recorded in any form or medium, that is created or received by an entity that relates to or is used to determine, predict, or estimate the past, present, or future menstrual health or menstrual status of an individual.
AI Summary
This bill addresses the protection of menstrual health data by prohibiting the issuance of subpoenas or search warrants specifically targeting such information. The bill defines "menstrual health data" as any information created or received by an entity that relates to an individual's past, present, or future menstrual health or status, regardless of the format or medium in which it is recorded. The legislation amends two sections of the Iowa Code: Section 622.63, which governs subpoenas, and Section 808.2, which addresses search warrant authorizations. Under the new provisions, courts cannot issue subpoenas seeking menstrual health data, and law enforcement cannot obtain search warrants for menstrual health information stored on computers, computer networks, or electronic devices. This bill appears to be a response to concerns about privacy and potential legal scrutiny of personal health information, particularly in the context of reproductive healthcare and potential legal investigations related to menstrual health.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Liz Bennett (D)*,
Claire Celsi (D)*,
Molly Donahue (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Janet Petersen (D)*,
Art Staed (D)*,
Thomas Townsend (D)*,
Zach Wahls (D)*,
Janice Weiner (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee: Schultz, Bousselot, and Petersen. S.J. 153. (on 01/28/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SF124 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SF124.html |
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