Iowa Bills

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 21, 2026

HSB 523: A bill for an act relating to certain sales of auto club memberships and vehicle warranties.

This Iowa bill (HSB 523) requires lenders to clearly inform borrowers that auto club memberships and vehicle warranties are optional when offered after loan approval. Borrowers must receive written notice stating these purchases won't affect loan approval, can pay with non-loan funds or include the cost in the loan (without increasing the interest rate), and get full refunds within 30 days if unused. The law directly protects borrowers from being pressured into unnecessary add-on purchases during loan transactions. It aims to increase transparency in these optional sales by mandating clear disclosure and refund options.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2012: A bill for an act establishing the offense of assault by criminal groping, and providing penalties.

SF 2012 creates a new criminal offense called "assault by criminal groping" for intentional touching of specific body areas (like inner thighs, groin, or breasts) without the intent to commit sexual abuse. First offenses are classified as serious misdemeanors, repeat offenses escalate to aggravated misdemeanors or class D felonies, and courts may require sex offender registration (tier I for victims 14+, tier II for victims under 14) if the act is deemed sexually motivated. The law directly affects individuals committing such acts in Iowa and defines the specific body parts and penalty structure.

Topics ✗ Criminal Justice

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2003: A bill for an act prohibiting school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from providing any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction relating to gender theory or sexual orientation instruction in grades seven through twelve.

SF 2003 prohibits Iowa public school districts, charter schools, and innovation zone schools from offering any program, curriculum, test, survey, questionnaire, promotion, or instruction related to gender theory or sexual orientation to students in grades seven through twelve. The bill amends existing education laws to extend a current prohibition (previously limited to grades K-6) to cover all middle and high school students. Key mechanisms require schools to comply with this restriction when developing or implementing human growth and development instruction, including health education standards. The policy change directly affects school curricula and instructional materials in the specified grades.

Topics ✗ Education

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2010: A bill for an act relating to the transportation to and from school of pupils participating in open enrollment.

This bill modifies Iowa's transportation rules for students participating in open enrollment. It removes a distance restriction for smaller school districts (under 2,000 total students), allowing them to transport students from their residence to school regardless of proximity to the assigned school in the sending district, as long as the student's home is closer to the receiving district's school. For larger districts (2,000+ students), the bill maintains existing requirements (like contiguous district boundaries and prior vehicle use) but removes the distance limitation for transportation. The changes directly affect open enrollment students and the school districts that transport them. The bill does not alter the existing agreement requirement between sending and receiving districts for transportation.

Topics ✓ Education

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2014: A bill for an act creating the restroom emergency access Act, and providing civil penalties.

SF 2014, the "Restroom Emergency Access Act," requires retail businesses to allow customers with qualifying medical conditions emergency access to employee restrooms during business hours under specific conditions. It defines "eligible medical conditions" to include inflammatory bowel diseases, irritable bowel syndrome, ostomy device users, and other conditions needing immediate restroom access, requiring written documentation from a healthcare provider. Businesses must permit access if public restrooms are unavailable, sufficient staff are present, and the restroom area is safe - without requiring physical changes to the restroom. Violations incur a $200 civil penalty for repeat offenses, with businesses immune from liability unless grossly negligent.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2049: A bill for an act relating to autologous and directed blood donations at blood banks and hospitals.

This bill requires Iowa blood banks and hospitals to honor patient requests for autologous (blood donated for their own future use) or directed (blood donated for a specific person) blood donations when ordered by a physician for a medical procedure that may need transfusion. It mandates that facilities comply with these requests, subject to all existing federal and state blood donation laws, and allows them to charge a reasonable fee for facilitating such donations. The bill directly affects patients planning surgeries or procedures requiring potential blood transfusions, as well as blood banks and hospitals that handle blood donations. Key provisions clarify definitions of donation types and establish the compliance and fee rules.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2054: A bill for an act related to bankruptcy and personal property exemption amounts and including effective date provisions.

This Iowa bill (SF 2054) increases specific personal property exemption amounts for bankruptcy filers, directly affecting residents filing for bankruptcy in Iowa. It raises limits for items like jewelry (to $7,150), household goods (to $7,150), life insurance benefits (to $15,425), and motor vehicles (to $7,150). The bill also creates an automatic inflation adjustment mechanism, requiring exemption amounts to increase every three years starting in 2028 based on the Consumer Price Index. These changes apply to Iowa residents filing bankruptcy petitions, allowing them to protect more personal property from creditors.

in committee · Iowa · House Jan 21, 2026

HF 2009: A bill for an act relating to manufacturers and distributors of 340B drugs.

HF 2009 defines key terms related to 340B drugs (prescription drugs sold at reduced prices under federal law) and prohibits drug manufacturers or distributors from interfering with covered entities (like hospitals or clinics) acquiring these drugs or delivering them to contract pharmacies. It specifically bans manufacturers or distributors from denying, restricting, or hindering this process unless federal health authorities have already prohibited it. The bill directly affects healthcare providers using 340B pricing and the pharmacies that serve them. It ensures that state-level rules align with federal 340B program requirements by preventing unnecessary barriers to accessing these discounted drugs.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SSB 3053: A bill for an act relating to the administration of the utilities commission, including the creation of the position of executive director and modification of the duties and titles of the chairperson and executive staff.

SSB 3053 creates the position of "executive director" to replace "chief operating officer" within Iowa's Utilities Commission, with the commission appointing this role by majority vote. The bill modifies the chairperson's title to "administrator" and clarifies their duties, including presiding over meetings and proceedings. It also adds conflict-of-interest rules, barring commission members or directors from holding utility employment or stock, and requires the executive director to be selected for administrative expertise without political consideration. The bill updates commission staffing procedures and specifies that civil penalties from utility violations must fund specific programs like energy assistance or consumer education.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2048: A bill for an act relating to insurance coverage and Medicaid coverage for annual lung cancer screenings for at-risk individuals.

This bill requires health insurance plans and Medicaid to cover annual low-dose CT scans for lung cancer screening for specific at-risk individuals. It defines "at-risk" as people aged 40+ who smoke, have a family history of lung cancer, or have regular exposure to certain carcinogens like asbestos or radon. Private insurance must cover these screenings without cost-sharing (like deductibles or copays), effective January 1, 2027, for most health plans. Medicaid coverage is contingent on securing a federal waiver, after which it must also cover these screenings. The bill excludes certain specialized insurance types, such as accident-only or dental coverage, from these requirements.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2073: A bill for an act relating to the minimum amounts required for motor vehicle financial responsibility, and making penalties applicable.

This bill (SF 2073) increases Iowa's minimum auto insurance requirements for drivers. It raises bodily injury coverage to $50,000 per person (up from $20,000) and $100,000 for multiple people (up from $40,000), while increasing property damage coverage to $25,000 (up from $15,000). These changes align standard driver coverage with existing requirements for transportation network company drivers (e.g., Uber/Lyft). The bill also updates penalties: driving without required insurance becomes a misdemeanor with fines up to $645 if involved in an accident, up from $325.

Topics ✓ Transportation

in committee · Iowa · Senate Jan 21, 2026

SF 2057: A bill for an act relating to the right to contraception.

SF 2057, the "Right to Contraception Act," establishes a statutory right for Iowans to access contraceptives and for healthcare providers to offer them. It prohibits restrictions that single out contraceptive services, providers, or facilities, or that impede access regardless of a person's race, gender identity, income, disability, or location. The bill requires any government limitation on contraception to be justified by "clear and convincing evidence" that it significantly advances safety and cannot be achieved through less restrictive means. This directly affects all Iowans seeking reproductive healthcare and healthcare providers delivering contraception services, ensuring equal access to these essential health services.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

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