HSB 736 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to the treatment of private sewage disposal systems, including monitoring, maintenance, and reporting requirements, and including applicability provisions.

This bill requires owners of private sewage systems (serving up to four homes or 16 people) to hire certified technicians for ongoing maintenance and inspections, with annual checks for Class A systems (media-based filters like peat moss) and biannual checks for Class B systems (mechanical systems). It mandates that all inspections be reported to county sanitarians, who will compile results into a public database (excluding personal details). Systems must follow manufacturer specifications, and Class A systems are preferred over Class B for most sites due to lower maintenance needs. The law applies to systems installed after July 1, 2026.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 12, 2026 Last action Feb 17, 2026
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Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends amendment and passage.
legislature
Feb 17, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee reassigned: Mommsen, Levin and Wulf.
lower
Feb 16, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/17/2026 12:15PM RM 305.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Mommsen, Nielsen and Wulf.
lower
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Natural Resources.
lower
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