Iowa Bills

passed · Iowa · Senate Mar 31, 2026

SF 424: A bill for an act relating to the allocation of special nonresident deer hunting licenses.

SF 424 changes how 50 special nonresident deer hunting licenses are allocated in Iowa. It directs 40 licenses to Iowa conservation organizations (as defined by law) and 10 licenses to the governor, who may accept all, part, or none. Unaccepted governor licenses by September 1 are added to the conservation organizations' allocation. These licenses are issued automatically when purchasing a regular nonresident hunting license (including habitat fees), waive hunter education requirements, and are intended for promoting Iowa's natural resources to nonresident guests and dignitaries. Media from these hunts cannot be used for political campaigns.

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 30, 2026

HF 2614: A bill for an act relating to the authorized uses of a township fire protection levy.

HF 2614 amends Iowa law to allow townships to use reserve funds from fire protection levies for constructing fire stations, in addition to their current permitted uses like purchasing or replacing equipment and supplies. Currently, townships can set aside up to $0.30 per $1,000 of taxable property value annually for reserves, which can only cover supplies/equipment. This bill expands that reserve use to include fire station construction while maintaining the same annual funding limit. The change directly affects Iowa townships that rely on these levies to fund fire protection services and infrastructure. The bill is pending in the 2026 legislative session.

died · Iowa · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SF 2055: A bill for an act relating to the Iowa rules of criminal procedure including commitment hearings following an acquittal based on insanity.

SF 2055 amends Iowa's criminal procedure rules to change how courts assess whether a defendant acquitted by reason of insanity should remain in a secure facility. It requires courts to consider multiple factors beyond the absence of recent dangerous acts - including the original offense, behavioral history, mental health status, substance use history, and how the defendant functions in structured settings - when determining ongoing risk. This applies directly to individuals who have been found not guilty due to insanity but may still pose a danger. The revised rules must be submitted to the legislative council for review by October 14, 2026.

Topics ✓ Criminal Justice

died · Iowa · Senate Mar 30, 2026

SF 2150: A bill for an act relating to a pregnant minor’s legal capacity to consent to the provision of certain medical care.

This bill allows pregnant minors in Iowa to consent to prenatal, childbirth, and postnatal medical care if their parent, guardian, or legal custodian isn't reasonably available. It applies directly to minors seeking such care from specific healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and emergency responders. The bill clarifies that providers must still obtain the minor's informed consent for this care, and it does not change existing duties for healthcare professionals. The measure focuses on expanding access to essential pregnancy-related medical services for minors in situations without parental support.

Topics ✓ Healthcare

in committee · Iowa · House Mar 30, 2026

HF 797: A bill for an act relating to national wild turkey federation special registration plates, providing fees, and making appropriations.

HF 797 creates special "National Wild Turkey Federation" license plates for Iowa vehicle owners. To obtain these plates, applicants pay a one-time $25 fee for standard letter-number plates (or $50 total for personalized plates), plus an annual $10 fee on top of regular registration. All fees collected are directed to the state's general fund and then allocated to the Department of Natural Resources to provide grants specifically for wild turkey habitat conservation and hunting programs. Priority for these grants goes to Iowa chapters of nonprofits focused on wild turkey conservation and increasing hunter participation. The bill ensures the Department of Transportation cannot require a minimum number of plate orders before issuing the special plates.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Environment

passed · Iowa · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 2178: A bill for an act relating to eligibility requirements for lifetime hunting, fishing, and fur harvester licenses.

SF 2178 expands eligibility for Iowa's lifetime hunting, fishing, and fur harvester licenses. It allows applicants who will turn 65 during the calendar year they apply to qualify, rather than requiring them to have already turned 65 by the application date. This change directly affects Iowans aged 64 who apply for these licenses in the year they reach age 65. The bill modifies existing law to make the eligibility requirement more inclusive for applicants approaching their 65th birthday.

passed · Iowa · Senate Mar 26, 2026

SF 2070: A bill for an act relating to the commission on uniform state laws.

SF 2070 updates Iowa's Commission on Uniform State Laws by requiring the governor to appoint commissioners (who must be Iowa bar members in good standing) with Senate confirmation, and to fill vacancies through new appointments. The bill also mandates that the commission submit its expense reports to the Legislative Council for approval and provide recommended legislation reports to the House Speaker and Senate President for committee review. These changes clarify the commission's appointment process and reporting requirements to the legislature, without altering the commission's core duties of promoting uniform state laws and attending national conferences. The bill is currently under review by the Judiciary Subcommittee with a recommendation for passage.

died · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 2044: A bill for an act relating to campaign finance, including participation in ballot issue campaigns by foreign nationals and investigations of election misconduct, and making penalties applicable.

HF 2044 strengthens Iowa's campaign finance rules by prohibiting foreign nationals from influencing ballot issue campaigns (like voter referendums). It defines "foreign national" broadly to include non-U.S. citizens, foreign governments, and U.S. entities controlled by foreign entities, and requires political committees to verify through written affirmations that donors are not foreign nationals and have not accepted over $100,000 in foreign funds in the past four years. The bill also bans foreign nationals from directing campaign decisions or soliciting contributions for ballot issues, with violations subject to investigation by Iowa's ethics board. These provisions directly affect political committees, donors, and campaign treasurers involved in ballot measure campaigns.

passed · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 788: A bill for an act requiring state employees to provide a specimen for alcohol and drug analysis following certain motor vehicle accidents or collisions resulting in serious injury or death under certain circumstances, and making penalties applicable.

HF 788 requires Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) employees operating state-owned commercial vehicles to provide a urine sample for alcohol and drug testing within two hours after any accident causing injury or death. The employee must submit the sample to a peace officer, though they may pay for an independent test at their own expense (though this doesn’t prevent the required test from being used as evidence). Failure to comply is a simple misdemeanor punishable by up to 30 days in jail or a $855 fine. This applies only when no blood, breath, or urine test was already taken under existing traffic laws.

Topics ✓ Transportation

passed · Iowa · House Mar 26, 2026

HF 904: A bill for an act relating to motor vehicle accident reports, including the amount of property damage necessary for a report, the period in which a law enforcement officer must forward a report to the department of transportation, and resulting suspensions of driver’s licenses, registrations, and operating privileges.

HF 904 increases the property damage thresholds for reporting motor vehicle and all-terrain vehicle accidents. The bill raises the amount of property damage requiring a motor vehicle accident report from $1,500 to $5,000. This new $5,000 threshold also applies to the conditions under which driver's licenses and vehicle registrations may be suspended following an accident. Additionally, the bill updates the property damage threshold for reporting all-terrain vehicle accidents to $5,000. These changes directly affect drivers, vehicle owners, and ATV operators involved in accidents.

passed · Iowa · Senate Mar 25, 2026

SR 111: A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the University of Northern Iowa.

This Senate resolution formally recognizes the 150th anniversary of the University of Northern Iowa, which was established in 1876. The bill directs the Senate to commend the university for its historical contributions to education and community service across Iowa. It also calls for a copy of the resolution to be presented to university leadership as a gesture of appreciation.

signed · Iowa · House Mar 25, 2026

HF 2739: A bill for an act relating to state finances by modifying the taxes imposed on health maintenance organizations, making transfers from the taxpayer relief fund, making and supplementing appropriations to the department of health and human services, and including effective date, contingent effective date, and retroactive applicability provisions.

This bill creates a new health care-related tax on health maintenance organizations operating in Iowa, requiring them to pay 0.95% of their taxable funds to a newly established Medicaid managed care organization premiums health care tax fund. The tax applies to payments received from enrollees for health care services and benefits, while excluding certain federal payments, and includes provisions for prepayment, credit refunds, and enforcement measures like license suspension for nonpayment. Additionally, the legislation appropriates funds from the taxpayer relief fund and supplements appropriations to the Department of Health and Human Services, with specific effective dates and retroactive applicability provisions included.

Topics ✓ Budget & Taxes ✓ Healthcare

Bill results