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IA HF2082: A bill for an act relating to restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence, and creating a civil cause of action.

In Committee Iowa · 2025–2026 session

Last verified Oct 13, 2026 · official bill text

HF2082 · where it stands

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  1. Introduced In committee
  2. Passed first chamber
  3. Passed both chambers
  4. Enacted
  5. Effective
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In one paragraph

Iowa's HF 2082 would bar using artificial intelligence to intentionally recreate a person's audio or visual likeness without consent when the likeness is meant to be nearly indistinguishable from the person and is used commercially, in a political campaign the person does not support, or to deceive, embarrass or induce action. Victims could sue for actual and punitive damages. Referred to the House Economic Growth and Technology Committee January 15, 2026; it has not passed either chamber.

Plain-English summary, written with AI assistance. The official text controls.

What it means for business

None yet: the bill has not been enacted. If enacted, anyone using AI to recreate a real person's likeness without consent for the listed purposes could face private suits with punitive damages up to $250,000 per violation.

Key provisions

  1. New Code chapter 554J defines artificial intelligence as a machine-based system that produces outputs such as content, decisions, predictions or recommendations.
  2. Section 554J.2 (on or after July 1, 2026) prohibits intentionally using AI to recreate an individual's audio or visual likeness without consent when it is nearly indistinguishable from the real person and is used for commercial activity, a political campaign the person does not support, making others believe the person does offensive things, diminishing the person's credibility or standing, or inducing someone to act or reveal information.
  3. Section 554J.3 lets a person sue for actual and punitive damages plus reasonable attorney fees and costs; punitive damages may not exceed $250,000 per violation.
  4. Class actions are allowed; each day a violation continues is a separate violation for punitive damages; other civil or criminal remedies are preserved.
  5. The text has no exemptions, criminal penalties or state enforcement agency.
  6. Status: introduced January 15, 2026 and referred to Economic Growth and Technology (H.J. 112); no later action.

Latest legislative action

Jan 15, 2026. Introduced, referred to Economic Growth and Technology. H.J. 112.

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Topics and industries

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Affected industries

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