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1419XD

Business Entities, Fraudulent Filings (1419XD) - Secretary of State

2025-2026 Regular Session

The bill lets individuals remove unauthorized personal contact details from business filings by affidavit, with the SOS verifying and removing reported info at no charge.

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Bill Summary · 1419XD

Summary: Bill 1419XD — Business Entities, Fraudulent Filings (Secretary of State)

Purpose and intent

Bill 1419XD proposes a process for removing certain personal information from business entity filings when that information was provided without the individual’s authorization. The measure aims to curb unauthorized disclosure of a person’s name, street address, mailing address, or electronic mail address that was listed as a registered agent or principal office in a filing.

What the bill would do

  • Create a mechanism for removal of unauthorized information from business entity records maintained by the Secretary of State (SOS).
  • Allow an individual who did not authorize the use of their contact information in a filing to submit a notarized affidavit (affidavit of unauthorized use) identifying the business entity and the information that was provided without authorization.
  • Require the SOS to conduct an administrative review to determine whether the filing was authorized.
  • If the SOS determines the information was not authorized, issue and file a statement of removal and cease listing the identified information for the business entity.
  • Prohibit charging a fee for filing the affidavit or the removal statement; the underlying filing fee is not refunded.
  • Notify the business entity’s principal office address or registered agent’s mailing address that a removal has occurred and that the entity may be without a registered agent or registered agent address.
  • Authorize SOS rulemaking as needed to administer the section.

Key provisions (highlights)

  • Section 9.9: New authority for removal of information not authorized to be provided, applicable to Title XII of the Iowa Code.
  • Section 486A.105B, 488.206B, 489.122B, 490.120B, 499.44B, 501.105B, 501A.201B, 504.111B: Each chapter includes corresponding provisions for affidavits of unauthorized use.
  • The “affidavit of unauthorized use” requires: business entity name, business number, affiant’s mailing address, and a description of the information not authorized; SOS may reject incomplete or harassing/Fraudulent filings.

Who would be affected

  • Individuals whose personal contact information was improperly listed as registered agents or principal office addresses in Iowa business entity filings.
  • Iowa-registered business entities and their agents who rely on accurate disclosure of registered agent/principal office information.

Process and timeline considerations

  • Filing of an affidavit by the affected individual.
  • SOS conducts an administrative review to verify authorization.
  • If unauthorized, SOS promptly files a removal statement and removes the information from the filing.
  • Notice of removal sent to the entity’s principal office address or registered agent’s mailing address, effective immediately.
  • No fees for affidavit or removal; no refund of underlying filing fees.
  • SOS may adopt rules under Chapter 17A to administer the section.

Status and context

  • Status: Proposed bill (prefiled; introduced November 28, 2025).
  • No enacted status or committee actions listed.

Potential implications

  • Increases privacy protections for individuals against unauthorized disclosure of contact information.
  • May affect ease of service or notice for some entities if a registered agent address is removed; entities may need to designate and maintain alternative contact arrangements.
  • Places an administrative mechanism in place to correct records without financial penalties to claimants.

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

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