A bill for an act providing for the conversion of partnerships into other forms of domestic or foreign organizations, and providing for fees.
This bill establishes a legal process for Iowa domestic partnerships to convert into other business structures, such as limited liability companies (LLCs), corporations, or nonprofit entities. It requires all partners to approve the conversion (or follow agreement terms) and mandates that the new organization comply with the governing laws of its chosen structure. The bill defines key terms like "converted organization" and "organizational document" to clarify the transition process. It directly affects Iowa partnerships seeking to change their legal form without dissolving their existing business. The law applies to both Iowa-based and out-of-state organizations converting under Iowa’s rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 11, 2026
Last action Feb 17, 2026
Floor votes
How they voted
No floor votes recorded yet.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
4
Committee
4
Feb 17, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 2363.
legislature
Feb 12, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passage.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee Meeting: 02/12/2026 8:00AM Senate Lounge.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Legislature · Passed
Subcommittee: Shipley, Blake, and Reichman.
legislature
Feb 11, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, referred to Judiciary.
legislature
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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