HSB 26 Iowa House · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act concerning private sector employee drug testing.

This bill amends Iowa's private sector drug testing laws. It allows employers to designate "safety-sensitive positions" (jobs where accidents could cause serious harm) rather than relying on the previous automatic definition. The bill requires employers to notify employees of positive test results in writing (with options for electronic or in-person delivery instead of only certified mail) and establishes a clear process for employees to request a second test at their own expense, with reimbursement if the second test overturns the initial result. Employers must cover reasonable attorney fees in civil cases where employees prove violations caused harm.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025 Last action Mar 5, 2025
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Total actions
7
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Mar 5, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as HF 767.
legislature
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee vote: Yeas, 10. Nays, 6. Excused, 1.
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Lower · Passed
Committee report, recommending passage.
lower
Jan 29, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Jan 28, 2025
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 01/29/2025 8:30AM RM 304.
legislature
Jan 15, 2025
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee: Meggers, Amos Jr. and Rinker.
lower
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Labor and Workforce.
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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