Iowa Bills

SF 383 requires pharmacy benefits managers (PBMs) to disclose drug pricing details and standardized fee structures to pharmacies and insurers. It limits certain PBM practices that affect prescription drug costs and establishes transparency rules for pharmacy services administrative organizations. The law directly affects PBMs, pharmacies, and insurance companies managing prescription drug benefits. Signed into law by the Governor on June 6, 2025, it aims to increase transparency in drug pricing and pharmacy billing.

HF 437 establishes a Center for Intellectual Freedom at the University of Iowa. The bill creates a formal unit within the university dedicated to supporting academic freedom, free expression, and open inquiry on campus. It directly affects the University of Iowa by requiring the institution to develop and maintain this center as part of its operations. The law was passed by the legislature and signed by the Governor on June 11, 2025, making it effective immediately.

This bill aims to restructure and streamline the administrative functions of Iowa's workforce development system. It modifies the duties and oversight responsibilities of the Department of Workforce Development (DWD), the state Workforce Development Board, and local workforce development boards. Key provisions include eliminating many specific state-mandated duties for the state and local boards, instead requiring their functions and local plans to align with current federal workforce laws and regulations. The bill also clarifies collaborative responsibilities between DWD and the Department of Education regarding industry partnerships and reporting.

SF 460 regulates home inspection professionals by establishing who may perform inspections and requiring independent inspection reports to include specific details and remain unbiased. It directly affects licensed home inspectors and inspection companies, mandating standardized report requirements to ensure transparency for homebuyers and sellers. The bill also introduces penalties for violations of these rules, applying to both individuals and businesses that fail to comply with the new standards.

HF 879 strengthens penalties for intentionally damaging critical infrastructure, such as power grids, water systems, or transportation networks. It increases criminal penalties for sabotage acts that threaten public safety or disrupt essential services. The law directly affects individuals who commit such acts by imposing stricter fines and potential prison sentences. This bill, signed into law by the Governor on May 1, 2025, modifies existing statutes to apply enhanced penalties to these specific offenses.

The provided bill text for HF 889 is not available, making it impossible to create a detailed summary of its specific provisions. Based solely on its title, "A bill for an act relating to government employee paid leave," this legislation concerns policies around paid leave for individuals employed by the government. Without the bill's content, the exact changes to who is affected or what mechanisms are introduced cannot be determined.

This bill makes it illegal to use automated software (bots) to purchase event tickets online. It directly affects consumers who use such bots to buy tickets and ticket sellers who enable or facilitate automated purchases. Violators face civil penalties, meaning they could be fined for breaking the law. The bill passed the Senate unanimously and was signed into law by the Governor in June 2025.

SF 288 requires public colleges and universities governed by the Board of Regents and community colleges to provide academic accommodations for students who are pregnant or who recently gave birth. The law specifically allows these students to withdraw from courses without academic penalty if pregnancy or childbirth prevents them from continuing their studies. Institutions must also provide clear information about available support services, including health care and childcare resources. This policy directly affects pregnant and postpartum students enrolled at these specific public higher education institutions.

SF 632 establishes new programs and regulations for Minnesota's agricultural sector, directly affecting farmers, livestock operations, and agricultural processors. It creates requirements for crop production practices, animal health management, and food processing standards under the Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship. The bill outlines the department's specific duties, sets new fees for certain agricultural services, and defines penalties for noncompliance. This enacted law (signed June 6, 2025) updates the state's regulatory framework for agriculture without specifying new financial incentives or exemptions.

HF 976 modifies multiple tax administration rules for the Department of Revenue. It updates provisions related to personal income, property, sales/use, motor fuel, and inheritance taxes, along with changes to how tax expenditures are reviewed. The bill includes specific effective dates and rules for retroactive application of these tax code changes. This legislation directly affects taxpayers and the Department of Revenue as it alters how these taxes are processed and administered.

HF 975 amends multiple economic development and community programs in Iowa, affecting local governments, businesses, and residents participating in initiatives like brownfield redevelopment, historic preservation, tourism marketing, and homelessness services. It modifies tax credit programs for brownfields, grayfields, and historic preservation, adjusts funding for tourism and community attraction, and updates the Iowa Reinvestment Act. The bill also clarifies applicability and retroactive provisions for these programs. Signed into law by the Governor on June 6, 2025, it updates existing frameworks rather than creating new programs.

SF 593 requires counties to prepare and file a detailed record identifying every land parcel within drainage or levee districts that are part of a county. This directly affects local governments managing these districts and property owners whose land is included in the records. The key provision mandates counties to create and maintain this centralized parcel list, clarifying which properties are subject to drainage district responsibilities. The bill was passed unanimously and signed into law by the Governor on June 6, 2025.