Iowa · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HF 2001: A bill for an act relating to water efficiency of data centers, including requirements for water-efficient cooling technologies and encouragement for the use of nonpotable and recycled water sources, providing civil penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions.

In committee Last action January 13, 2026: Introduced, referred to Commerce.

Plain-language summary

HF 2001 is a bill introduced in the Iowa House on January 13, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A bill for an act relating to water efficiency of data centers, including requirements for water-efficient cooling technologies and encouragement for the use of nonpotable and recycled water sources, providing civil penalties, and including effective date and applicability provisions. Primary sponsor: Jason Gearhart (Republican). Most recent recorded action (January 13, 2026): Introduced, referred to Commerce.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Jason Gearhart (Republican).