Iowa HF523: A BILL FOR An Act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, April 1, 2026:

House File 523 - Enrolled House File RELATING TO THE ABILITY OF PEACE OFFICERS TO FILE A PETITION FOR EMERGENCY PROTECTIVE ORDERS ON BEHALF OF PERSONS SEEKING RELIEF FROM DOMESTIC ABUSE. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: Section 1. Section 236.6, Code 2025, is amended by adding the following new subsection: NEW SUBSECTION. 1A. A peace officer may file a petition under subsection 1 on behalf of a person if that person claims to be in present danger of domestic abuse and the person requests the peace officer to submit the petition. ______________________________ ______________________________ PAT GRASSLEY AMY SINCLAIR Speaker of the House President of the Senate I hereby certify that this bill originated in the House and is known as House File 523, Ninety-first General Assembly. ______________________________ MEGHAN NELSON Chief Clerk of the House Approved _______________, 2026 ______________________________ KIM REYNOLDS Governor

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Sponsors

• Public Safety (I) · primary sponsor

Latest actions

1. May 6, 2026: Signed by Governor . H.J. 1165 .
2. May 6, 2026: Reported correctly enrolled, signed by Speaker and President, and sent to Governor. H.J. 1164 .
3. April 1, 2026: Message from Senate. H.J. 787 .
4. March 31, 2026: Immediate message. S.J. 693 .
5. March 31, 2026: Passed Senate , yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 692 .
6. March 26, 2026: Placed on calendar under unfinished business. S.J. 658 .
7. February 11, 2026: Placed on calendar.
8. February 11, 2026: Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 260 .
9. February 4, 2026: Subcommittee recommends passage.
10. January 29, 2026: Subcommittee Meeting: 02/04/2026 2:00PM Senate Lounge.

Votes

• Passed Senate , yeas 46, nays 0. S.J. 692 . (March 31, 2026): 46 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Committee report, recommending passage. S.J. 260 . (February 11, 2026): 17 yea, 0 nay, passed
• Passed House , yeas 81, nays 15. H.J. 628 . (March 12, 2025): 81 yea, 15 nay, passed

Common questions

What is HF523?

HF523 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse.

What does HF523 do?

An Act relating to the ability of peace officers to file a petition for emergency protective orders on behalf of persons seeking relief from domestic abuse.

What is the status of HF523?

Signed into law as of May 6, 2026. Latest action: Signed by Governor . H.J. 1165 . (May 6, 2026).

Who sponsored HF523?

Public Safety (I).

Where is the official record for HF523?

On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+0523&ga=91