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SF 2093 — IA, US
SF 2093 is an AI governance legislation from IA, currently introduced. The bill establishes specific prohibitions on the use of AI systems and digital surveillance technologies during state disaster emergencies [1], [2]. AIGI tracks 1 primary-source update on this bill; the most recent was published on 2026-01-22.
Status & timeline
- Regulatory stage
- introduced
- Bill status
- introduced
- Authority / governing body
- Iowa Legislature
- Chamber
- senate
- Document type
- legislation
Next deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
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Full obligation matrix
| Actor | Obligation | Deadline | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| agency | Shall not authorize the use of mobile, cellular, or any other digital technologies to track or surveil persons without providing prior notice to and receiving consent from such persons during a state of disaster emergency proclamation. | — | — |
| agency | Consent requests regarding specific terms of surveillance shall be presented as a separate request and not combined with any other terms requiring consent when using digital technologies for tracking or surveillance. | — | — |
| agency | Shall not authorize the use of any drones, unmanned aerial vehicles, advanced robotics, or any artificial intelligence-based systems to enforce a proclamation of disaster emergency. | — | — |
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Enforcement risk score
Announced regulation; enforcement footprint still forming.
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Role-based compliance checklist
- general_counsel Review existing emergency response protocols and planned technology deployments for potential conflicts with proposed restrictions on AI, drone, and digital surveillance.
- board_director Inform leadership about potential limitations on AI/drone use in disaster emergencies and assess operational impacts.
- cto Identify any AI-based systems, drones, or advanced robotics currently or potentially used for enforcement in emergency situations.
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Vendor impact assessment
- Vendor risk class
- medium
- Procurement categories
- security_tooling, defense
Vendors providing surveillance, drone, or robotics solutions to Iowa state agencies for emergency response or public safety may face restrictions on the permitted use cases of their technologies.
Sample vendor questions
- Does your technology (AI, drone, robotics) have capabilities that could be used for enforcement during a state of disaster emergency?
- How does your technology ensure prior notice and consent for surveillance functions?
- What are the limitations of your system to prevent its use in prohibited enforcement contexts?
Intelligence briefs (1)
Iowa SF 2093 Restricts AI Use in Disaster Emergency Enforcement
The bill establishes specific prohibitions on the use of AI systems and digital surveillance technologies during state disaster emergencies [1], [2].
This introduces new constraints on state government AI deployers and impacts the scope of AI surveillance during emergency declarations.
Deadline: No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment.
Primary source →Frequently asked questions
- What is SF 2093?
- Iowa Senate File 2093 (SF 2093) amends state law regarding disaster and public health emergencies, specifically limiting the governor's powers during such proclamations. The bill prohibits the authorization of artificial intelligence-based systems, drones, or advanced robotics for enforcing disaster emergency proclamations [2]. It also restricts the use of mobile, cellular, or other digital technologies for tracking or surveillance without explicit, separate consent and prior notice [1]. Primary source →
- Why does SF 2093 matter?
- This introduces new constraints on state government AI deployers and impacts the scope of AI surveillance during emergency declarations. Primary source →
- Who does SF 2093 affect?
- This legislation primarily affects state and local government agencies in Iowa responsible for emergency management and public health, including those that might consider deploying or acquiring AI systems for enforcement or digital surveillance during disaster emergencies. It also bears on technology providers that offer AI-powered surveillance, robotics, or drone solutions to government entities. Primary source →
- What are the key dates for SF 2093?
- No fixed deadline — effective immediately upon enactment. Primary source →
- What is the current status of SF 2093?
- As of the last published update, SF 2093 is at the "introduced" stage, with bill status "introduced". Primary source →
- Where can I find the primary source for SF 2093?
- The primary source for the most recent update is at https://www.legis.iowa.gov/publications/search/document?fq=id:1596403&q=artificial+intelligence. AIGI publishes the full citation chain plus every approved brief on this bill. Primary source →
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