Iowa Bills

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 4, 2026

HF 2223: A bill for an act relating to local and state government finances by modifying provisions relating to homestead property tax credits, providing a residential property tax rebate, modifying provisions relating to retirement systems, making appropriations, and including applicability provisions.

HF 2223 creates a new residential property tax rebate program for Iowa homeowners, funded from the taxpayer relief fund, applicable to property taxes due in fiscal years 2026-2027. It modifies existing homestead tax credit rules to expand eligibility for elderly and disabled residents (ages 65+ with income under 250% of federal poverty level) and adds a new credit calculation method for homes where property value didn’t increase due to improvements. The bill also adjusts how homestead credits are calculated, covering up to $14,550 of a home’s value, and sets the effective date for most changes as July 1, 2027. These provisions directly affect Iowa homeowners, particularly seniors and low-income residents, by providing potential tax relief through modified credits and a new rebate.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Housing

in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 3, 2026

SF 2339: A bill for an act enacting the psychology interjurisdictional compact.

This bill establishes the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact, enabling psychologists licensed in one participating state to provide telepsychology services and up to 30 days of in-person care annually in other participating states without needing separate licenses. It creates standardized rules for temporary cross-state practice, requires states to share license and disciplinary information, and ensures psychologists remain accountable under each state’s regulations. The compact directly affects licensed psychologists seeking to serve clients across state lines and their clients in participating states. It does not apply to permanent practice or psychologists already licensed in both states.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 3, 2026

HF 2559: A bill for an act relating to the housing renewal pilot program, including repayments of interest and income, and recaptures or returns of financial assistance awards.

HF 2559 amends Iowa's housing renewal pilot program to redirect repayments (including interest, income from sales of ownership units, and recaptured funds) to the nonprofit Iowa affiliate managing the program, rather than to the state fund. It also changes the rule for inactive participants: if no project activity occurs within 12 months of a contract, the financial assistance award must be returned to the nonprofit affiliate for reuse, not to the state fund. The bill clarifies that homebuyers must have income at or below 120% of the area median income, occupy the home as their primary residence, and adhere to a five-year resale restriction preventing sales to higher-income buyers. These changes directly affect eligible participants, the nonprofit Iowa affiliate, and future housing assistance recipients under the program.

Topics ✓ Housing

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 3, 2026

HSB 758: A bill for an act relating to evidence and burdens of proof in property tax assessment protests and appeals and including retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill changes property tax appeal rules for assessments beginning on or after January 1, 2026. If a property owner provides evidence showing their property's market value differs from the assessor's valuation, the tax authority must then prove its valuation is correct. It also establishes that for 2026+ assessments, a property's value is not considered equitable if it exceeds the median value of similar properties in the same area. The changes apply to tax years starting January 1, 2026, as specified in the bill's retroactive provision.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 3, 2026

HF 327: A bill for an act creating an advanced registered nurse practitioner preceptor tax credit available against the individual income tax, and including applicability provisions.

HF 327 creates a tax credit for Iowa residents who serve as clinical preceptors for advanced registered nurse practitioner students. The credit provides $1,000 per clinical preceptorship (involving at least 100 hours of supervised learning) with a maximum $2,000 annual credit, directly affecting licensed nurse practitioners who mentor students without compensation. To qualify, preceptors must be employed at the clinical site, selected by the nursing program, and have at least one year of mentoring experience. The credit is refundable if it exceeds tax liability, and preceptors must document student details including hours and program information. The bill applies to tax years beginning January 1, 2026.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education ✓ Healthcare

died · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2281: A bill for an act modifying the time periods alcoholic beverages may be sold, dispensed, or consumed at commercial service airports.

HF 2281 modifies Iowa's alcohol sales rules at commercial service airports by allowing alcohol to be sold, dispensed, or consumed between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. during specific flight boarding periods. The bill creates an exception to the current 2 a.m.-6 a.m. ban, permitting alcohol service starting one hour before a scheduled flight through the end of boarding. It applies only to airports meeting federal criteria (at least 2,500 annual passenger boardings with scheduled flights). The change directly affects licensed vendors at qualifying Iowa airports during these flight-related time windows.

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2466: A bill for an act relating to apprenticeships and other career training and making appropriations.

HF 2466, the "Iowa Skilled Workforce Act," clarifies and expands apprenticeship program rules in Iowa. It defines key terms like "intermediary sponsor" (an entity training apprentices for multiple employers) and sets requirements for financial assistance, including a minimum of 100 contact hours per apprentice annually. The bill also establishes a 3-apprentice-to-1-journeyperson supervision ratio for plumbers and mechanical professionals. It affects apprenticeship sponsors, employers, and intermediaries by standardizing program administration, financial aid criteria, and oversight procedures.

Topics ✓ Labor & Employment

died · Iowa · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SF 2040: A bill for an act relating to the final disposition of human remains.

This bill updates Iowa law governing control of a deceased person's cremated remains. It requires that if a designated person (like a family member) fails to claim cremated remains within 30 days of written notice from a third party, or doesn't act within 24-40 hours of death notification, their authority automatically transfers to the next competent adult listed in the law. The bill also removes the authority of a designee if they face murder or manslaughter charges related to the decedent's death. This directly affects individuals who appoint others to handle funeral arrangements and ensures remains are managed by a responsible party when the initial designee does not act. The changes clarify procedural steps for final disposition without altering core rights.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Mar 2, 2026

SF 2035: A bill for an act related to eluding, including aggravated eluding and fresh pursuit, and providing penalties.

This bill creates a new offense called "aggravated eluding" in Iowa law. It makes it a class D felony (carrying up to 5 years in prison and a $1,025-$10,245 fine) for a driver who, while being chased by police within Iowa, knowingly crosses into another state without yielding to the officer. The bill also allows Iowa police to continue pursuing and arresting such drivers in other states during "fresh pursuit" (defined as pursuit without unreasonable delay), requiring them to report the arrest to the other state's authorities and follow extradition rules. It directly affects drivers fleeing police across state lines and law enforcement officers conducting cross-state pursuits.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

died · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2036: A bill for an act relating to the confidentiality of the residential addresses of foster parents.

HF 2036 protects foster parents' residential address privacy by prohibiting agencies from sharing a foster parent's full address with a biological parent unless the foster parent provides written consent. The bill defines key terms like "foster parent" and "foster child," and explicitly states that documents containing unredacted addresses cannot be given to biological parents without consent. This directly affects foster parents (who control address disclosure), biological parents (who may request addresses only with consent), and child welfare agencies (which must comply with the confidentiality rule). The law aims to prevent unauthorized access to foster parents' homes while allowing voluntary disclosure when foster parents agree.

Topics ✓ Technology

died · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2157: A bill for an act relating to the abandonment of cats and dogs including delivery to an animal shelter or pound, and making penalties applicable.

This bill (HF 2157) amends Iowa law to clarify that surrendering a cat or dog to an animal shelter or pound only avoids abandonment charges if a shelter employee or volunteer physically accepts the animal. It requires shelters to actively take custody of surrendered animals for the surrender to be valid, preventing owners from leaving pets unattended at facilities. This directly affects people who might abandon pets and animal shelters, as failure to meet this physical acceptance requirement could still result in criminal charges (misdemeanor or aggravated misdemeanor) for abandonment. The change ensures that shelters must formally take responsibility for surrendered animals to legally exempt the surrender from abandonment penalties.

died · Iowa · House Mar 2, 2026

HF 2092: A bill for an act relating to the statewide preschool program by modifying provisions relating to eligibility, funding, and compulsory attendance and including applicability provisions.

HF 2092 expands Iowa's statewide preschool program to include eligible five-year-olds who turn five between March 15 and September 15 of the school year, in addition to existing four-year-olds. It modifies eligibility rules so children must be four by September 15 (or five by that date for the new group) to qualify for state funding, and clarifies that children already counted for funding in prior years cannot be counted again. The bill also updates compulsory attendance rules to treat enrolled preschoolers as school-age, and changes references to "four-year-olds" to "young children" throughout related statutes. These changes apply to school budget years starting July 1, 2027.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Education

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