A bill for an act relating to civil remedies for deprivation of constitutional rights; immigration enforcement limitations in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public institutions of higher education; and protections against civil arrest at courthouses; and including effective date provisions.

Iowa House Bill 2407, introduced on February 11, 2026, aimed to: 1) Allow individuals to seek civil remedies if their constitutional rights were violated; 2) Restrict immigration enforcement activities in hospitals, licensed child care centers, and public higher education institutions; and 3) Protect individuals from civil arrest at courthouses. The bill was referred to the House Judiciary Committee but did not advance further.

Supporters likely viewed the bill as a necessary measure to safeguard constitutional rights and protect vulnerable populations from immigration enforcement in sensitive locations, promoting trust in public institutions.

Opponents may have argued that the bill could hinder law enforcement efforts and potentially conflict with federal immigration laws, raising concerns about public safety and legal jurisdiction.