Rep. Henry Stone

Maddy summaryHF 2111 amends Iowa law to explicitly prohibit courts from deferring or suspending sentences for individuals convicted of sexual exploitation of a minor under Iowa Code section 728.12. The bill directly affects sentencing decisions in cases involving this specific offense, which involves the sexual exploitation of minors. It updates sentencing rules (Section 907.3) to state that courts may not defer judgment or suspend sentences for violations of section 728.12, reinforcing an existing restriction. This change ensures that offenders in these serious cases face immediate sentencing consequences without the option of deferred judgment or suspended sentences. The bill applies to all cases where the underlying offense is defined in section 728.12.

Maddy summaryHF 2084 requires Iowa blood banks and hospitals to honor patient requests for autologous (donated for their own future use) or directed (donated for a specific person) blood donations when a physician orders it for an upcoming medical procedure needing potential transfusion. Blood banks and hospitals must comply with these requests but may charge a reasonable fee for facilitating the donations. All such donations remain subject to existing federal and state laws and regulations. This bill directly affects patients planning for surgeries or medical treatments requiring blood transfusions and the healthcare facilities managing blood donations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors Staff Sergeants William Nathaniel Howard and Edgar Brian Torres-Tovar, Iowa National Guard members killed in action during a December 13, 2025, enemy attack in Palmyra, Syria. It recognizes their service, sacrifice, and posthumous promotions to staff sergeant, while also acknowledging three wounded Iowa National Guard soldiers from the same incident. The resolution formally expresses the House of Representatives' respect for their lives and sacrifice, and directs copies to be sent to their families as a gesture of recognition. This is a commemorative resolution with no policy or funding changes, solely intended to honor the fallen service members and their families.

Maddy summaryHF 2082 prohibits using artificial intelligence to intentionally recreate a person's audio or visual likeness without their consent if the result is substantially indistinguishable from them. It specifically bans this use in commercial activity, unsupportive political campaigns, situations meant to make others believe the person engages in offensive acts, or contexts designed to damage their credibility, cause embarrassment, or induce actions/information sharing. The bill creates a civil cause of action allowing individuals to sue for actual damages, punitive damages (capped at $250,000 per violation), attorney fees, and court costs. Violations are considered separate for each day the likeness is used, and the law does not prevent lawsuits under other existing legal provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill sets specific light transparency requirements for vehicle windows in Iowa. It prohibits operating a vehicle with front windshields less than 70% transparent, driver-side windows less than 50% transparent, or other side/rear windows less than 35% transparent. The law directly affects all drivers operating vehicles on Iowa highways, replacing previous rules that allowed the Department of Transportation to set standards. Violations carry a $70 fine, and the law maintains existing exemptions for law enforcement vehicles used in official duties.

Maddy summaryThis bill (HF 247) removes the state sales and use tax on purchases of honeybees in Iowa. It directly affects beekeepers, apiaries, and businesses that sell honeybees by eliminating the tax they would otherwise pay when buying these insects. The key provision amends Iowa’s tax code to specifically exempt honeybee sales from both the sales tax (under Code section 423.3) and the use tax (under Code section 423.5, due to existing tax code rules). This change means customers buying honeybees will pay no state tax on the purchase price.

Maddy summaryHF 240 requires pipeline applicants in Iowa to provide proof of sufficient insurance or surety before a hazardous liquid pipeline permit is granted. This insurance must cover damages from pipeline discharges (both negligent and intentional), property damage from construction or leaks, and increased insurance costs or inability to obtain insurance for nearby residents. Pipeline companies must either purchase insurance for affected residents or reimburse them for higher premiums caused by the pipeline's presence. The bill was recommended for passage by committees but was withdrawn on March 31, 2025.

Maddy summaryHF 206 changes Iowa's window tint law by lowering the minimum light transmittance requirement from 70% to 50% for front side windows and windshields. This means drivers can use darker tint on these windows than currently allowed, directly affecting most passenger vehicle owners. The bill removes the Department of Transportation's authority to set specific transparency rules and sets a $70 fine for violations. Law enforcement vehicles used for official duties remain exempt, as under current law. The bill was withdrawn before becoming law.

Maddy summaryHF 1 would require Iowa public school districts to allow students enrolled in nonpublic schools (who live within the district or a contiguous district) to immediately participate in public school athletic competitions, provided the school districts and nonpublic schools have a written agreement. Nonpublic school students would pay the same participation fee as public school students, and their participation would not affect how public schools are classified for athletic competitions. The bill also ensures these students meet residency requirements for athletic eligibility under existing rules. This bill directly affects nonpublic school students seeking to join public school sports teams and the school districts managing those programs. (Note: The bill was withdrawn on March 21, 2025.)

Maddy summaryHF 920 appropriates $1 million from Iowa's general fund for fiscal year 2025-2026 to support the Double Up Food Bucks program. The program provides matching funds for SNAP recipients to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers markets and grocery stores across Iowa. Starting January 1, 2026, the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services must submit annual reports to the legislature detailing program participation, locations, and redemption rates. The funding does not expire at year-end but remains available for the program's continued operation.