SSB 1014 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act concerning private sector employee drug testing.

This bill amends Iowa's private sector drug testing law to clarify that employers can directly designate "safety-sensitive positions" (jobs where accidents could cause serious harm) without requiring supervision of other safety-sensitive roles. It allows employers to notify employees about positive test results via email or in-person delivery instead of mandatory certified mail, with employee consent. The bill also updates civil remedies, requiring employees to prove violations caused their damages to recover attorney fees, while shifting the burden to employers to prove compliance in legal disputes. These changes streamline notification processes and clarify legal responsibilities for employers and employees.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 110.
legislature
Jan 22, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 21, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/22/2025 10:00AM Room 315.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Dickey, Dotzler, and Pike.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Workforce.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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