The bill establishes a new section, 321.11B, which prohibits the release of personal information related to traffic violations captured by out-of-state traffic cameras. It requires individuals requesting such information to affirm the reason for their request, under penalty of perjury. The bill specifically states that the department, local authorities, and law enforcement agencies cannot disclose personal information of individuals with Iowa driver's licenses or registered vehicles if the information would be used to issue or collect fines for traffic violations observed by cameras outside of Iowa. However, the release of personal information is permitted if the requester is investigating other criminal or civil law violations.
Additionally, the bill includes provisions for the Iowa Department of Transportation to adopt rules for administering this section and sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for the new regulations. This legislation aims to protect the personal information of Iowa residents from being used for out-of-state traffic violations while still allowing for necessary investigations into other legal matters.