This bill amends Section 22.7 of the Iowa Code to establish new provisions regarding the examination of confidential records by members, agencies, and committees of the general assembly. It mandates that a government body must provide access to public records, including confidential ones, upon request for legislative purposes. Additionally, the bill allows the government body to require the requestor to sign a confidentiality agreement that includes stipulations on the handling and disclosure of the confidential record, such as ensuring it is not disclosed outside the requesting entity and is kept securely.

Furthermore, the bill introduces a new section, 22.7A, which outlines the process for determining whether a record is confidential. It allows requestors to seek a determination from the attorney general, who must establish rules for the process and issue a decision within 45 business days. The bill also clarifies that the disclosure of confidential records for legislative purposes does not waive their confidentiality under state or federal law. Lastly, it includes provisions for civil enforcement against government bodies that violate the bill's requirements.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 22.7