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SF 118 — IA, US
SF 118 is an AI governance legislation from IA, currently introduced. The bill restricts the use of AI-based systems and digital tracking technologies for enforcement and surveillance during declared disasters [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2025-01-23.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Iowa Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
Intelligence briefs (1)
Iowa Bill Restricts AI Use in Disaster Emergency Enforcement
The bill restricts the use of AI-based systems and digital tracking technologies for enforcement and surveillance during declared disasters [1], [2].
This development sets clear boundaries for AI deployment in emergency response, signaling specific limitations on state surveillance and enforcement capabilities.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SF 118?
- Iowa's Senate File 118 introduces new limitations on gubernatorial powers during states of disaster or public health emergencies. The bill prohibits the authorization of digital technologies for tracking or surveillance without explicit, separate consent [1]. Furthermore, it expressly forbids the use of drones, advanced robotics, or artificial intelligence-based systems for enforcing emergency proclamations [2]. These amendments redefine executive authority during declared emergencies, effective upon enactment. Primary source →
- Why does SF 118 matter?
- This development sets clear boundaries for AI deployment in emergency response, signaling specific limitations on state surveillance and enforcement capabilities. Primary source →
- Who does SF 118 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects state and local government agencies responsible for disaster emergency planning and response in Iowa. It impacts entities involved in deploying surveillance technologies, including those using facial recognition, advanced robotics, drones, or any AI systems for tracking, monitoring, or enforcement during declared emergencies. Private companies providing technology services to these government bodies for emergency management may also need to review their offerings. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SF 118?
- No fixed deadline — effective upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SF 118?
- As of the last published update, SF 118 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SF 118?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1520750&q=artificial+intelligence. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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