A bill for an act providing penalties for certain nonimmigrant visa holders attending or employed by certain institutions of higher education who express support for certain terrorist activities or organizations and including effective date provisions.

HF 115 requires Iowa institutions of higher education to adopt policies prohibiting nonimmigrant visa holders (including F-1, M-1, and J-1 students and staff) from publicly supporting or advocating for terrorist activities or organizations defined under federal law. Institutions must investigate credible allegations of violations, impose a minimum one-year suspension for first offenses, and require permanent expulsion or termination for second offenses. The bill mandates institutions to update federal student exchange records when enforcing these penalties and prohibits individuals suspended or expelled under this law from transferring to other Iowa institutions. It takes effect December 31, 2025, with enforcement handled by the attorney general, who may withhold state tuition grants from non-compliant institutions.