Iowa Bills

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 22, 2026

HF 2019: A bill for an act relating to nominations for election to school district offices.

HF 2019 changes where candidates for school district offices must file nomination papers in Iowa. Instead of submitting to school board secretaries, candidates must now file with county commissioners of elections, with specific deadlines: 42 days before regular school elections, 25 days before special elections, and 5 working days for objections. This affects candidates, school boards, and county election officials who handle filings and objections. The bill also clarifies procedures for handling withdrawn candidates, vacancies, and objections to nominations.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2074: A bill for an act relating to the labelling of ballots by county commissioners of elections.

This bill requires Iowa county election commissioners to label every ballot cast in primary and general elections with the method used to submit it. The label must specify whether the ballot was cast in person on election day, in person before election day, by mail (non-military/overseas), by mail under the federal Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act (military), or by mail under that act (overseas citizens). The state election commissioner must create rules to implement these labeling requirements through existing administrative procedures. This directly affects county election offices and provides voters with clear information about how ballots were submitted.

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 22, 2026

HF 2056: A bill for an act relating to the dispensing of hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin through a standing order in the state.

HF 2056 requires Iowa's public health department to establish a standing order allowing pharmacists to dispense hydroxychloroquine and ivermectin to patients aged 18 or older upon direct request, without a prescription. Pharmacists must provide manufacturer instructions but cannot require a prescription, appointment, or record the patient encounter. The bill grants immunity from civil or criminal liability to pharmacists and the health department medical director for dispensing under this order. It directly affects patients seeking these medications and pharmacists who dispense them under the new protocol.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2047: A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage for prescription insulin drugs.

SF 2047 requires most health insurance plans in Iowa to cap out-of-pocket costs for covered insulin prescriptions at $25 per prescription for a 31-day supply. This applies to four specific insulin types: rapid-acting, short-acting, intermediate-acting, and long-acting. The law affects insured individuals with diabetes who use covered insulin drugs under qualifying health plans, effective January 1, 2027. It does not apply to certain specialized coverage like Medicare supplements or short-term medical plans.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2077: A bill for an act relating to the casting of ballots by absent voters.

SF 2077 amends Iowa's absentee voting rules to clarify how voters must return ballots. It requires absentee ballots to be mailed in specific envelopes (affidavit, delivery, and return envelopes) with matching serial numbers, and sets a 5:00 p.m. deadline the day before elections for returns - either by mail with postmark/barcode proof or in person. This directly affects registered voters requesting absentee ballots, ensuring their votes are counted if returned by the deadline. The bill standardizes the envelope system and return process without changing voter eligibility or ballot content.

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 22, 2026

HF 2085: A bill for an act relating to the production and administration of psilocybin and providing penalties.

HF 2085 regulates the legal use of psilocybin (magic mushroom compounds) in Iowa. It creates a framework for licensed medical providers to recommend psilocybin treatment and for qualified therapy providers to administer it, directly affecting healthcare professionals and patients seeking this therapy. Key provisions require psilocybin production facilities and therapy providers to implement real-time tracking systems for all psilocybin products, maintain secure facilities with video monitoring, and follow strict handling protocols. The bill also defines critical terms like "qualified medical provider" and "psilocybin administration session" to establish clear legal boundaries for the program.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2056: A bill for an act relating to billing methods for distributed generation customers.

This bill changes how excess energy credits are handled for customers with rooftop solar or other small-scale renewable energy systems (distributed generation). Under the new rule, unused credits must stay in a customer's account to offset future electricity bills until the customer specifically requests a cash-out or discontinues service. Previously, credits were automatically cashed out annually at the utility's avoided cost rate, splitting the funds between the customer and a low-income energy program. Customers now choose a January or April cash-out date when connecting their system, but credits remain available for future use without automatic payout.

Topics ✗ Energy ✓ Environment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2081: A bill for an act relating to the casting of provisional ballots by persons registering to vote on election day or when casting an in-person absentee ballot.

SF 2081 changes Iowa election rules by requiring voters who register to vote on election day or cast an in-person absentee ballot to cast a provisional ballot instead of a regular ballot. The absentee and special voters precinct board must then verify eligibility (including felony conviction status and voting rights restoration) before counting the ballot. Currently, voters at polling places with electronic poll books can receive a regular ballot if verified immediately, but this bill makes provisional ballots mandatory for all such voters. The bill applies directly to voters registering or casting ballots on election day or at in-person absentee locations. It does not alter voting eligibility standards, only the ballot type used during registration.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2075: A bill for an act relating to voter records created and retained by the state commissioner of elections.

SF 2075 requires Iowa's state commissioner of elections to create a detailed record of all voter registration data for every voter who cast a ballot in each election within 60 days after the election. The record must be organized by county and kept for eight years. Voters or others can request a free electronic copy of this record, though they must provide storage if the file is too large to transmit. This bill directly affects Iowa voters whose data is included in the records and the state commissioner of elections, who must implement the new record-keeping process.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2071: A bill for an act relating to immunization information requested on a medical examiner report used for investigations.

This bill requires medical examiners in Iowa to add specific questions about an infant's most recent immunizations to death investigation reports for children aged zero to three. It mandates including the date and type of the decedent's last immunization, and if multiple shots were given at once, all must be recorded. The state medical examiner must create implementing rules to follow these requirements. This change directly affects medical examiners and health investigators handling infant death cases in Iowa.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SF 2087: A bill for an act relating to work search requirements for unemployment benefits for certain individuals with disabilities.

This bill modifies Iowa's unemployment benefits rules to allow specific disability-related activities to count as required "work search" efforts. It directly affects Iowans receiving unemployment benefits who have intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorder, traumatic brain injury, or are blind. The key provision permits these individuals to fulfill weekly work search requirements by participating in approved vocational rehabilitation programs (for intellectual disabilities/autism/brain injury) or employment assistance programs for the blind, both offered by state departments. This change replaces standard job-search activities with disability-specific support programs designed to help these individuals gain or maintain employment. The bill does not alter benefit eligibility or amounts, only the method for meeting work search requirements.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 22, 2026

SJR 2004: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to corporate participation in the political process.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment in Iowa that would prohibit corporations from making financial contributions or participating in election activities (like supporting candidates or ballot measures). It directly affects all Iowa corporations, barring them from engaging in political spending or advocacy related to elections. The amendment includes an exception for corporations specifically formed to create, sell, or operate election equipment. If approved by voters, this change would require a constitutional amendment, not a regular law, and would take effect after ratification.

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