Iowa Bills

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2262: A bill for an act relating to the regulation of confinement feeding operations, including by providing for partially roofed structures and prohibiting the construction, including expansion, of structures, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

SF 2262 prohibits the construction or expansion of confinement feeding operation structures (including partially roofed facilities) in Iowa, affecting large-scale livestock operations. It includes exceptions for small animal feeding operations and ongoing projects begun before the bill's effective date. The moratorium ends 30 days after the Iowa Department of Natural Resources publishes a notice confirming fewer than 100 impaired water bodies on the state's official list. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2278: A bill for an act prohibiting personalized algorithmic pricing and surveillance pricing at certain food retail establishments, and providing civil penalties.

SF 2278 prohibits large food retail stores (over 15,000 sq ft selling primarily food) from using personalized algorithmic pricing or surveillance pricing based on consumer data. It requires clear disclosure ("THIS PRICE WAS SET BY AN ALGORITHM USING YOUR PERSONAL DATA") when algorithmic pricing is used, bans electronic shelf labels for personalized pricing, and prohibits using data about minors (<17) or protected class characteristics (like race or gender) to set prices. Retailers must use physical price tags instead of digital displays for non-promotional pricing and cannot withhold discounts based on protected class data. The law applies only to qualifying food retailers, excluding financial services and insurers.

Topics ✓ Technology

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2264: A bill for an act providing for a manure management planning map.

This bill requires Iowa's Department of Natural Resources to create an interactive digital map on its website to help farmers and others applying manure from animal feeding operations (AFOs) avoid water pollution. The map identifies areas vulnerable to runoff based on terrain, weather, proximity to water sources, and fields covered by multiple management plans. It must be used before manure application, with operators verifying they consulted it when filing their manure or nutrient management plans. The map aims to reduce pollution risks by helping users adjust application timing and rates based on real-time environmental factors.

Topics ✓ Environment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2248: A bill for an act providing for paid family and medical leave to certain employees who have a child receiving inpatient care in a neonatal intensive care unit.

This bill requires Iowa employers with 10 or more full-time employees to provide up to 12 weeks of paid leave to workers whose child is hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU). The leave must be paid at the employee's regular hourly rate or salary, including all benefits like health insurance. Employers who fail to comply face penalties, including back pay and legal costs, with enforcement handled by the Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing. It directly affects Iowa workers with newborns in NICU care and their employers.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2249: A bill for an act relating to customer classes for large energy use facilities, and including applicability provisions.

This bill creates a separate billing class for large energy use facilities in Iowa that consume 20 megawatts or more (primarily industrial facilities under NAICS code 518210). It requires utilities to establish distinct rates for these facilities that directly assign their service costs and prevent shifting those costs to other customers. The utilities commission must review proposed rates to ensure they don’t unfairly increase costs for other customers or undermine grid reliability. The rules apply only to facilities built or expanded on or after January 1, 2027.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2239: A bill for an act relating to a family leave and medical leave insurance program that provides for paid, job-protected leave for certain family leave and medical leave reasons for eligible employees of specified employers.

SF 2239 establishes Iowa's first state-run paid family and medical leave insurance program. It requires private employers with 10+ employees and all public employers to provide eligible workers with up to 12 weeks of paid leave for family reasons (like bonding with a newborn or caring for a sick family member) and up to 12 weeks for medical reasons (an employee's own serious health condition). To qualify, employees must have worked 1,250 hours over the past 12 months for their employer. The program, administered by the Iowa Department of Workforce Development, allows a combined maximum of 16 weeks of paid leave for both family and medical needs within any 12-month period.

Topics ✓ Healthcare ✓ Labor & Employment

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2242: A bill for an act relating to radon testing and mitigation for the conveyance of single-family residences, and including applicability provisions.

This Iowa bill requires home sellers to test for radon before selling single-family homes (detached houses or townhouses on single-family zoned property, excluding condos and duplexes) and install mitigation if levels exceed EPA recommendations. Sellers must conduct tests per health department rules, install systems if needed, and verify reduced radon levels before closing. Both buyer and seller must sign a sworn affidavit confirming compliance, which county recorders must require before recording the deed. The law applies to sales occurring after its effective date.

in committee · Iowa · Senate Feb 12, 2026

SF 2254: A bill for an act relating to annuities paid by the judicial retirement system, and including effective date provisions.

This bill (SF 2254) amends Iowa's judicial retirement system rules to allow retired judges serving in the Iowa General Assembly to continue receiving their judicial retirement annuities. Currently, the system prohibits annuity payments to anyone serving as a state officer or employee, but this change creates an exception specifically for retired judges in the legislature. The key provision modifies Section 602.9110 of Iowa Code to explicitly permit these annuity payments during legislative service. The bill takes effect in January 2027, coinciding with the convening of the 92nd General Assembly.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 12, 2026

HF 2432: A bill for an act relating to the natural reduction of human remains, making penalties applicable, and including effective date provisions.

HF 2432 regulates "natural reduction" services, which convert human remains to soil through contained, accelerated decomposition. The bill requires funeral directors (not others) to provide these services in licensed "natural reduction establishments" and mandates a 500-foot setback from drinking water sources. It establishes licensing rules for these facilities, requires cemeteries to follow specific interment rules for naturally reduced remains, and imposes civil penalties for violations. The law takes effect July 1, 2027, with rulemaking allowed prior to that date.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 12, 2026

HF 2424: A bill for an act relating to settlement agreements involving a county or a city.

HF 2424 requires counties and cities in Iowa to hold a public hearing before implementing any settlement agreement resolving legal disputes involving monetary damages, equitable relief, or rule violations. The county board or city council must publish a hearing notice 4-20 days in advance and approve the settlement at that hearing before any payments are made or the agreement is implemented. This bill directly affects local government bodies (county boards and city councils) when they resolve lawsuits or disputes. The key mechanism ensures public transparency and local elected official approval for settlement terms before funds are disbursed.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 12, 2026

HF 2399: A bill for an act relating to the awarding of public improvement contracts.

HF 2399 modifies Iowa's public contracting rules for public improvement projects. It allows a government entity to award a contract to a local contractor (defined as one with headquarters within 50 miles of the project) if their bid is up to 10% higher than the lowest responsive, responsible bid from a non-local contractor (headquarters >50 miles away). This change directly affects local contractors competing for public works projects and state/local governments issuing contracts. The bill maintains the requirement to select the lowest bid as the default, only permitting the local contractor exception under the specified conditions. It does not apply to public utility contracts covered under separate statutes.

in committee · Iowa · House Feb 12, 2026

HF 2425: A bill for an act appropriating moneys to Iowa state university of science and technology for use by the Iowa nutrient research center in supporting the Iowa water quality information systems.

This bill appropriates $250,000 from Iowa's general fund for the 2026-2027 fiscal year to Iowa State University of Science and Technology. The funds will support the Iowa Nutrient Research Center in operating the Iowa Water Quality Information Systems. Specifically, the money will be used to deploy sensors that collect data on nutrient levels in the state's surface waters. This directly affects water quality management efforts across Iowa, providing data to track how agricultural and other nutrient sources impact rivers and lakes.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

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