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IA HF2626

IA HF2626
A bill for an act relating to camping, including emergency safety requirements at campgrounds located in floodplains.(Formerly HSB 715.)


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Introduced
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

This bill relates to camping, including emergency safety requirements at campgrounds located in floodplains. The bill requires a campground operating in a floodplain in Iowa to have an emergency alarm system that can function without an internet connection and to post emergency evacuation directions in all occupied structures. The bill authorizes the department of natural resources to effectuate the bill.

AI Summary

This bill requires campgrounds located in floodplains, which are areas prone to flooding, to implement specific safety measures. Specifically, any campground operating in a floodplain in Iowa must install an emergency alarm system that can operate independently of an internet connection, ensuring it functions even during power outages. Additionally, these campgrounds must clearly post emergency evacuation directions within all occupied structures, such as cabins or restrooms, to guide people in case of an emergency. The Department of Natural Resources, a state agency responsible for managing natural resources, is authorized to enforce these new requirements.

Sponsors (0)

No sponsors listed

Other Sponsors (1)

Public Safety (House)

Last Action

Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 348. (on 02/19/2026)

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