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IA HF2645
IA HF2645A bill for an act relating to the establishment of an electronic court notification system.(Formerly HSB 732.)
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Introduced
02/19/2026
02/19/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
91st General Assembly
Bill Summary
This bill relates to the establishment of an electronic court notification system. The bill provides that the state court administrator shall, by July 1, 2027, establish an opt-out electronic court notification system for all pending and future criminal case actions. The system shall: deliver text-based notifications to enrolled individuals regarding all public case proceedings and events, including appearance reminders containing the date, time, and location, and notification of fees due and methods of payment; provide enrolled individuals with a clear and simple option to opt out of receiving notifications through the electronic court notification system; protect against the disclosure of nonpublic information, including information filed in cases under seal; and limit participation in the electronic court notification system to enrolled individuals. The bill provides that the electronic court notification system may be operated by the Iowa judicial branch or be operated under a contract with a qualified third-party entity that meets the requirements of the bill.
AI Summary
This bill mandates the creation of an electronic court notification system for criminal cases by July 1, 2027, managed by the state court administrator. This "opt-out" system, meaning individuals are automatically enrolled unless they choose not to be, will send text-based alerts to "enrolled individuals" – which includes anyone cited, arrested, or otherwise involved in a criminal proceeding, as well as victims, witnesses, attorneys, and legal guardians. These notifications will cover public court proceedings and events, such as reminders for court appearances with their date, time, and location, and information about fees due and how to pay them. Crucially, the system will offer a straightforward way for people to opt out of receiving these electronic messages, will prevent the sharing of private information, including details from sealed cases, and will restrict participation to only those who are enrolled. The system can be run directly by the Iowa judicial branch or through a contract with an approved outside company.
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Public Safety (House)
Last Action
Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 351. (on 02/19/2026)
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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=HF2645 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/HF2645.html |
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