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SF 2075

A bill for an act relating to voter records created and retained by the state commissioner of elections.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Sandy Salmon

SF 2075 establishes procedures for how Iowa's elections commissioner creates, maintains, and retains voter registration records, affecting election administration, voter privacy, and data access standards.

Introduced, referred to State Government.
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Bill Summary · SF 2075

Legislative bill overview

SF 2075 addresses how Iowa's state commissioner of elections creates, maintains, and retains voter records. The bill establishes procedures and standards for record-keeping related to voter registration and election administration. The specific provisions would determine what voter data is collected, how long it's stored, and under what conditions records may be accessed or disclosed.

Why is this important

Voter records are foundational to election integrity, voter eligibility verification, and administrative efficiency in elections. How these records are managed affects voter privacy, election security, the state's ability to maintain accurate voter rolls, and public access to election information. The policies established here directly impact both election administration and voter data protection.

Potential points of contention

  • Privacy vs. transparency: Balancing public access to voter information against protecting individual privacy and security, particularly concerning voter addresses and personal identifying information
  • Record retention periods: Determining how long voter records should be kept affects both election auditing/recounts and data minimization concerns
  • Data access standards: Specifying who can access voter records and for what purposes—lawmakers, election officials, political campaigns, researchers, and the public may have competing interests

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

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