SF 2046 Iowa Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

A bill for an act relating to wage payment collection issues arising between employers and employees, providing penalties and remedies, and including effective date provisions.

This Iowa bill requires employers to prove wage deductions are lawful and mandates written notices about pay schedules, wage calculation methods, and changes affecting pay. It demands detailed pay statements showing hours worked, sales, miles, or other metrics for each pay period. Employers face penalties including liquidated damages for intentional nonpayment of wages, and the law prohibits retaliation against employees who file wage complaints. The bill directly affects Iowa employers and employees by strengthening wage transparency and enforcement.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2026 Last action Jan 14, 2026
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Jan 14, 2026
Upper · Passed
Subcommittee: Driscoll, Donahue, and Pike.
upper
Jan 14, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Workforce.
upper
16 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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