Iowa legislation · 91st General Assembly
Iowa HF2370: A BILL FOR An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable
Status: In committee, February 17, 2026
An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable.
What the bill says
A bill FOR An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable.
From the introduced text, February 10, 2026:
A BILL FOR An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable. BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF IOWA: TLSB 5872YH (4) sc/ns H.F. 2370 Section 1. NEW SECTION. 35E.1 Definitions. For purposes of this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "At-risk veteran" means a veteran who is reported missing under circumstances indicating the veteran may be experiencing a mental health crisis, emotional distress, cognitive impairment, substance-related impairment, or other condition creating a credible concern for the veteran's well-being. 2. "Department" means the department of public safety. 3. "Green alert" means a confidential, nonpublic notification to facilitate professional coordination for the safe location and voluntary assistance of a missing at-risk veteran. 4. "Veteran" means an individual who served in the armed forces of the United States and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable. Sec. 2. NEW SECTION. 35E.2 Green alert system. 1. The department shall establish and administer a green alert system to support wellness-oriented location efforts for missing at-risk veterans. 2. A green alert shall be activated if all of the following conditions are met: a. A veteran is reported missing. b. The person requesting a green alert provides specific facts indicating a potential threat to the veteran's well-being. c. The department …
Sponsors
- Jason Gearhart (R, 64) · primary sponsor
- Tom Determann (R, 69)
- Brett Barker (R, 51)
- Bill Gustoff (R, 40)
- Henry Stone (R, 9)
- Brooke Boden (R, 21)
- Eddie Andrews (R, 43)
- David Young (R, 28)
- Matthew Rinker (R, 99)
- Larry McBurney (D, 44)
- Ross Wilburn (D, 50)
- Rob Johnson (D, 34)
Latest actions
- : Subcommittee recommends passage.
- : Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 12:45PM RM 102.
- : Subcommittee: Gearhart, Amos Jr. and Rinker. H.J. 278 .
- : Introduced, referred to Public Safety. H.J. 241 .
Subjects: CIVIL COMMITMENTS, law enforcement
Common questions
- What is HF2370?
- HF2370 is a bill in the Iowa Legislature (91st General Assembly): A BILL FOR An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable.
- What does HF2370 do?
- In its own words: A bill FOR An Act relating to a green alert system for missing at-risk veterans, and making penalties applicable.
- What is the status of HF2370?
- In committee as of February 17, 2026. Latest action: Subcommittee recommends passage. (February 17, 2026).
- Who sponsored HF2370?
- Jason Gearhart (R, 64), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HF2370?
- On the Iowa Legislature website: https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ba=HF+2370&ga=91
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