A bill for an act relating to monetary donations that may be received and gifted by local officials and local employees to offset medical or health care expenses, and making penalties applicable.

SF 261 authorizes local government officials and employees in Iowa to receive monetary donations (up to $100 per year) from colleagues via online fundraising platforms to help cover medical expenses related to a diagnosed condition. The bill specifically limits donations to those made through designated online platforms and prohibits donations exceeding $100 annually per recipient. Violating this provision is classified as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by fines up to $2,560 or up to one year in jail. The bill directly affects Iowa local government workers who face significant medical costs, while restricting how such support can be provided.