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HSB 192

A bill for an act relating to government bodies for purposes of open records, and making penalties applicable.

2025-2026 Regular Session

Unable to analyze: bill text not provided. Committee unanimously recommended passage (17-0 vote), but specific provisions affecting government transparency and records access require legislative language review.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 936.
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Bill Summary · HSB 192

Legislative bill overview

Without access to the bill's actual language, I cannot provide accurate details about what specific changes it makes to Iowa's open records laws or what penalties it establishes. The title indicates it relates to government bodies' obligations under open records statutes and enforcement penalties, but the exact provisions remain unclear from the information provided.

Why this is important

Open records laws are fundamental to government transparency and public accountability. Changes to these laws or their enforcement mechanisms directly affect citizens' ability to access government documents and information, and can influence how quickly and easily the public can obtain records.

Potential points of contention

  • Unable to assess without viewing the actual bill text
  • Unable to assess without viewing the actual bill text
  • Unable to assess without viewing the actual bill text

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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