A bill for an act relating to public improvement contracts, including notice requirements.
This bill requires public corporations (like cities or counties) to send written notice of final project acceptance to contractors, sureties, and labor/material claimants within 14 calendar days after completing a public improvement project. It directly affects public entities managing construction projects, contractors, and workers or suppliers who may file claims for payment. The key provision mandates this specific notice timeline to clarify when claims can be filed, with the public corporation not liable for failing to send the notice. The bill does not change claim filing deadlines or payment terms, only the timing of the acceptance notification. This is a procedural update to existing contract law in Iowa Code chapter 573.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2365.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:15AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Blake, and Reichman.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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