Maddy summaryThis bill creates a new criminal offense for approaching or staying within 25 feet of first responders after they have issued a verbal warning not to approach. It directly affects individuals who might interfere with law enforcement officers, probation or parole officers, firefighters, or emergency medical providers performing their duties. The law prohibits approaching within the specified distance with the intent to impede the responder's work, threaten them with physical harm, or harass them. Violating this provision is classified as a serious misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine between $430 and $2,560. The bill defines harassment as conduct that intentionally causes substantial emotional distress without a legitimate purpose.
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Maddy summaryHR 114 is a resolution that formally honors the 30 Iowans who died and the four Iowans who survived the sinking of the USS Indianapolis on July 30, 1945. The bill recognizes the service of these individuals and the ship, which delivered atomic bomb components to Tinian before being torpedoed by a Japanese submarine. This measure does not change any laws or policies but serves as a symbolic tribute to the men who served from Iowa.
Maddy summaryHF 736 requires Iowa's Department of Transportation (DOT) to coordinate with utility companies upon written request to identify highway corridors for transmission line installation, assigning a project coordinator within 30 days. It prohibits the DOT from denying longitudinal transmission lines along highways (including interstates) unless safety or highway function is threatened, and mandates public disclosure of denial reasons within 90 days. The bill also limits utility right-of-way lease agreements to 20 years (replacing prior "extended" terms) and updates construction standards to allow lines within highway rights-of-way alongside roads, railways, and streams, provided they don’t interfere with public use. This directly affects utility companies, the DOT, and highway planning processes.
Maddy summaryHF 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.
Maddy summaryHF 2114 allows parents or legal guardians to seek substance use or mental health treatment for minors (under 18) without court involvement. The bill amends Iowa law to let guardians apply directly to treatment facilities or healthcare providers for their child's care, with strict confidentiality protections. It prohibits reporting a minor's treatment details to law enforcement without consent and creates penalties for unauthorized disclosure. The bill also specifies that a minor’s admission to treatment cannot be subject to court jurisdiction if the minor and guardian consent. This applies directly to minors needing substance use or mental health services in Iowa.
Maddy summaryHF 2094 requires Iowa's Department of Health and Human Services to at least double the number of inpatient psychiatric beds at each state mental health institute by July 1, 2027, using the bed count from June 30, 2025, as the baseline. The bill also mandates that the department apply for a federal Medicaid waiver by October 1, 2026, to allow Medicaid funding for these additional beds. This policy directly affects Iowa's state mental health institutes by requiring them to expand capacity and navigate federal funding changes. The bill aims to increase access to inpatient psychiatric care through concrete, time-bound requirements.
Maddy summaryHF 2180 establishes a state-funded grant program to help Iowa veterans obtain service animal training. It appropriates $100,000 annually starting in 2026 to provide eligible veterans with grants of up to $5,000 per lifetime, paid directly to accredited Iowa-based training organizations. To qualify, veterans must be state residents meeting department-defined criteria, and organizations must maintain a physical Iowa location and meet accreditation standards. The program requires the Department of Veterans Affairs to set rules for accreditation, application processes, and fund oversight, while coordinating outreach with local veteran service offices.
Maddy summaryHF 2406 imposes a 22.5% tax on the wholesale sales price for alternative nicotine products and vapor products, in addition to existing taxes on tobacco products like cigars and snuff. It defines "nicotine" broadly to include nicotine analogs and substances mimicking nicotine, and limits packages of alternative nicotine products to 20 individually consumable units. Starting January 1, 2029, tax rates will adjust annually based on inflation, determined by statewide surveys of cigarette retail prices (excluding tax-driven increases). The bill affects distributors and retailers of these products in Iowa, with tax revenue collected by the Iowa Department of Revenue.
Maddy summaryHF 2225 creates a tax credit for Iowa residents who paid nonresident tuition at state universities and later work in the state as health care professionals, teachers, licensed veterinarians, or professional engineers. The credit equals 100% of the difference between the nonresident and resident tuition rates they paid during their studies, available within three years of graduation while employed in Iowa. Unused credit can be carried forward for up to five years to offset future income tax, but it is not refundable and does not apply to nonresidents. The bill requires the Board of Regents to publish historical tuition rates online and applies retroactively to tax years starting January 1, 2026.
Maddy summaryHR 102 is a ceremonial resolution congratulating Amanda Ostrem for serving as the 2025 Iowa Pork Queen. It recognizes her background in agriculture, including growing up on a pork farm, participating in 4-H, and studying agricultural business at Iowa State University. The resolution, filed in 2026, formally extends the House of Representatives' congratulations and plans to present an official copy to Ms. Ostrem. This is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct effects on legislation or constituents.